One of the civic issues that needs to be adressed is domestic violence and abuse. So many people, especially children, areabused and neglected every day. As a former victim myself, I know the pain and stress that comes from the abuse that effects your daily life profoundly. I think the government needs to do more to keep the abusers away from the abused. I think the government needs to have special apartment or housing complexes for abusers. This way, when someone is found guilty of abuse of any kind, the government will place them in a special house or apartment to live and the victim will be offered a restraining order. (If it were completely up to me, I'd dig a giant hole a mile deep and throw them all in it, but I have to be fair about this. ;-] ) They could still have all their rights EXCEPT the right to own a weapon, but they would have to stay completely away from the victim at all times. I think that would be a good solution. There needs to be more investigation into domestic violence. It IS a major problem that CAN be prevented!
Tiffany,
ReplyDeleteI absolutely agree with you domestic violence is an issue that needs to be addressed more thoroughly. I think we have made great strides, but still have a long way to go. I have to admit I would have never thought about building a special housing complex for abusers. That is an innovative solution to this problem. Keep thinking and keep trying to make a difference in the world. I have every confidence you will make the world a better place.
Tiff,
ReplyDeleteWhat a well written, powerful post! I get so angry, so very, very angry when someone is hurt or killed at the hands of a domestic abuser because the “law” could not or would not do more. I get even angrier when I hear that the victim had a restraining order against the abuser. How effective is a restraining order, Tiff?
Looking forward to reading more . . .
Ms. D
Mrs. Dionne,
ReplyDeleteMy mom and I hed a restraining order against my father after he tried to shoot my brother on Mother's Day last year. Tha problem was, my MOM was the one who violated it by going to see him every day and allowing him to come back against MY will. There was nothing I could do. My restraining order expired and the court wouldn't let me get a new one because my mom wouldn't agree to sign it!! If you're under the age you have to have parents consent. It's ridiculous. I have no clue why they have to have so much red tape to getting protection from an abuser. Restraining orders only work if you OBIDE BY THEM. Unfortunately, my mom chose not to. I think restraining orders aren't enough protection. Even if you obide by it, the abuser can still show up long enough to hurt or kill you before help arrives. So, what do you think?... Please comment back.
Tiff
Tiff,
ReplyDeleteI know! I think they tend to be ineffective, but I am a bit biased because of an incident that happened with a family friend. I agree 100% that restraining orders are not enough protection, and for the past seven years, I have been trying to think of what would work. And, I still can't. I know that jail isn't always the answer, but I would prefer that that person be removed so that the victim feels more secured.
Are you planning on researching this topic a bit more? Let me know what you find.
Ms. D