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redqueen

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4. Restraining orders are a necessary option, but obviously they don't always work.

Reply to boston bean (Original post)

Wed Feb 15, 2012, 01:07 PM

Feb 2012

Dealing with these problems after they've already become actionable by the courts is playing catch up. It's necessary but it's not enough.

Hopefully support for projects aimed at making aggression toward / domination of partners less acceptable will continue to build, and we can change the culture that enables this kind of activity.

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Domestic Violence Post February 15, 2012 [View all] boston bean Feb 2012 OP

More really needs to be done about this kdmorris Feb 2012 #1

How sad. Texasgal Feb 2012 #2

Now, now... BlueIris Feb 2012 #5

Domestic Violence has been a problem for way to long. William769 Feb 2012 #3

Restraining orders are a necessary option, but obviously they don't always work. redqueen Feb 2012 #4

thanks for posting as a new thread (nt) Tumbulu Feb 2012 #6