bellyup
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After 30 years, I hope the LE and the public know much more about domestic abuse.
2 out of 3 women who are victims of violence are related to the attackers
39% of women who present to the ER are victims of abuse.
75% of the calls to LE for domestic abuse occur after the partners separate
50% of female homicides are related to domestic abuse and happen after separtion of the relationship.
Domestic abuse is not to be taken lightly by LE,ever. It is when women are more likely to be murdered.
I have to say I do not think LE takes it lightly.
I have several police officers I am close to... and all of them at one time or another have expressed the same feelings to me. THEY HATE domestic violence calls..... mostly for one big huge reason .... the way the laws are they feel like their hands are tied. They stand there and see a speeding train coming at the couple, their hearts ache for the children, and yet without a party willing to prosecute the situation ... there isn't a lot they can do. And because it is such a vicious cycle they know that they'll be out there again, and gain (which can get frustrating as all get out) and that they will just hope and pray that this one isn't one of the MANY that lead to serious injury or death.