According to Niess-May, the following factors may be contributing to domestic abuse cases not being reported:Fear of calling 911. By using isolation as a method to cut off family and friends, the abusive partner has a greater amount of control in the relationship. Survivors do not have a chance to reach out for support, especially with the stay home order in place. By using isolation as a method to cut off family and friends, the abusive partner has a greater amount of control in the relationship. Once an assailant uses the tactics, survivors learn quickly what the assailant is capable of, and will continue to believe that they could use the tactics.