Would you report a crime committed in your home if the person was unstable?

This is a difficult situation. I personally probably would report not only for my safety, but for the safety of everyone who lives in the building. Not to mention the safety of the girlfriend. I've worked in a shelter for women victim of abuse. So, I can tell that it's really ugly. It's hard, because, like you've said, you don't want to become his next victim. But there are plenty of ways that you can defend yourself. But at the same time, whatever may happen to the boyfriend, it may not help, since you've said that he's mentally unstable. So, I'm not sure if it may help. In the end, it may just make it worse for him. But in the end, for everybody's safety, I think I'd still have to say that you should report. I'm not sure about other countries, but I know that, in Canada, the law says that if you suspect any form of abuse, whether it's a family member or a neighbor, by law, you have to report it.

I would definitely had made a report when the incident happened, though it's clear that you were scared & in a state of shock. The house owners should have done something as well. If no one is taking action, at the end of the day everyone will be suffering. It's either you make a report & if the guy's not out, for you own safety it's wise to move out yourself.

The continued evidence of abuse, the sound of objects being hit or thrown, slamming doors and damaged property, on a frequent or regular basis, that is when you need to call the police. The occasional sound of an argument or a verbal dispute is not the reason to call the police, but it is good reason for concern and a good time to offer support to explore ways of resolving conflicts through teaching communication skills. Lacking any yelling or screaming you do not have a domestic disturbance even though you have a domestic conflict. No police are required as it would be hostile to involve the police to be a weapon. The use of police is the use of deadly force! So how do you define abuse? I think I just did... When do you call the police? My point is not should the police be called, but were the police called? I think I have answered your question. Do I think the police should have been called this was not an isolated incident or it was not his first time. I wrote were the police called because the person inflicted harm repeatedly it was abuse that was manifested with out provocation, I'm not sure of how this escalated into abuse, I'm sure there was culpability on her part somehow but that is not to excuse his jealousy and rage. As for living in that house with a person who is a violent offender and what should be done with such a person? I guess you're telling us that he is not in jail for assault and battery and not doing jail time for violations as a result of other crimes committed in the past. So your options are that you have to live with him in this setting or get out and find a place that has no person that is not civilized. Finding a place where people are real good and there are no bad apples will not be easy. As for the comment about him not having his medications, do you really thing the medications helped to keep his mind in check? Don't you think if he wanted to cause harm he would do it medication or not? Do you really believe that medications are the answer to his mental illness? I think his imbalance is caused for other reasons. Why would I think that? Think about an inner change, What would you like to see?

Yes, I would have reported it. I would have called the cops right then when it was happening. And I would have let the police know that I was in fear for my life, and had a restraining order put on that guy. You say they are aware, did they do anything about it, or do they just know that it happened?

I would report and it's unsafe for you to live there now,you should report it and not only let the house owners aware of what happened but also push him to let the guy move out of the apartment,it's unsafe for you and any others in the house. good luck.

Yes I would have. I understand your feelings here of being afraid, but it has to be reported. This person is mentally unstable and when violence starts it can only get worse. You need to report it so things will be set in motion for this person to get the help they need and keep those around this person safe. You say you live with him, that he's a roommate. I'd be getting another roommate. You can't live with a person that you are afraid of. Everywhere else in this world there are things to fear or be unsure of, but you should feel safe in your own home.