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Violence against intimate partners (IPV) is perceived as a lasting trauma. Abuse can take the form of physical, sexual, psychological, financial, or even death threats. Oftentimes victims experience stress, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), suicidal ideation, and somatic deterioration in the aftermath of trauma. Certain psychological conditions and physical ailments require a longer period of healing than others. Using the PCL-C scale, DASS-21 scale, and Danger Assessment Evaluation (DA) scale, this study examined the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, suicidal ideation, and the degree of danger with a sample of (n = 22) IPV victims living in a shelter in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico. Data results indicate high levels of PTSD, depression, and suicidal thoughts, along with comorbidities underpinning trauma and psychological symptoms. It is also highlighted that there is a danger percentage that threatens the victim’s life. This is due to the untrustworthy of Mexican legal system, which allows offenders to escape through revolving doors, so many victims fear being killed once they leave shelters.