A client reports that her boyfriend brutally beat her a year ago but is very remorseful and there have been no signs of violence since that time. He has been attentive to her needs and promised that "nothing like that will ever happen again." In this situation, the client is:

• A. Not at risk based on the boyfriend's current actions
• B. In serious danger as it is likely that the boyfriend will engage in violence again in the future
• C. Not at risk based on the boyfriend's remorse and commitment not to engage in violence again
• D. At some risk that requires monitoring over time

Answer: (B)