Domestic Violence is NOT just occurring on females!

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I posted this in response to a friend's discussion on domestic violence, but I think it is worth reposting. People need to be aware that this is a problem too. I worked in low income housing for a few years and there was a man who had defended himself from his wife once and she had him arrested for abuse. After he was released and went through months of "rehab" he was able to move back in with his kids. After that every time she beat him, he just took it. The guy would come into my office covered in bruises and full of excuses as to how it happened. The neighbors would complain of her throwing items and yelling at all hours of the night. The one time he tried to leave, she beat the kids to "make him pay". The worst part is, there was absolutely nothing I could do about it because she was only 5'2" and he was over 6' tall. I called the cops on her once because I had gotten so many noise complaints but they said there was nothing they could do unless abuse could be proven and the husband was scared to death to say anything against her. That is the most extreme case I have dealt with, but I have seen many other cases as well. I encourage ANYONE who suspects domestic violence to report it. Enough reports and it can't be ignored.