I called for a house meeting to address a housemates abusive behavior towards me but have determined that the best option for me is to simply remove myself from the situation and move out. Do I call off the meeting or do I still have it and then tell the house later that I want to move out or something else?
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posted by defmute
on Mar 19, 2013 -
23 answers
Nutshell: I need a reputable, authoritative source of data about how many times the average victim of abuse/domestic violence/intimate partner violence returns to the relationship.
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posted by prefpara
on Apr 27, 2012 -
6 answers
Active domestic violence and emotional abuse in the unit above me... Help us brainstorm, are there other things we can do as neighbors with long ears?
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posted by Leucistic Cuttlefish
on Apr 25, 2012 -
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Why did the "Twisted girl throwing puppies in a river" video generate such global outrage and attention, when other videos of violence towards animals usually don't? What was different about this video?
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posted by Ashley801
on Aug 31, 2010 -
39 answers
How can I best support my family in a situation involving domestic turmoil and mental illness? This is an abnormally long question but I tried to include everything.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 26, 2010 -
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My friend was assaulted by her husband last week. She's new to this country, and feels that she doesn't have anyone knowledgable of the law to talk to about what she can do, or what's going to happen...
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posted by blueberry
on Jul 3, 2010 -
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How can I tell if my friend's fiance is an abuser and if he is, what can I do to help her realize she needs to leave him?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 11, 2009 -
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My friend and her ex-boyfriend got in a fight, he got violent and beat her up pretty bad. She got in the car with their baby and fled cross-country to stay with her parents. There is a hearing next month to determine custody of the child, and she doesn't want to lose the kid to what is likely going to be an abusive father. Lawyer up, right? Problem is, not a lot of money. Can you point me to any organizations in California that provide pro-bono / sliding-scale / low-cost legal aid services for abused women?
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posted by sergeant sandwich
on Jun 28, 2009 -
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Last night, a close friend of ours was the victim of a domestic dispute. Her live-in boyfriend became convinced of infidelity in the relationship (a relationship that was headed to the dumps anyway), came back to their apartment, violently pulled her off of the couch screamed at her and repeatedly punched her in the stomach. Police were called, no charges filed (Red flags here). Now she and the daughter are staying with us, but are afraid to return home. Where do we go from here?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 15, 2008 -
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Scary roommate situation. I want to leave and I'm trying to figure out if I have any way of getting my money back, which I really need to help me get another room.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 5, 2008 -
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Domestic violence filter : Please help me to cope with my abusive und violent brother.
My twin brother gains satisfaction from ruining my life. What shall I do? (lengthy explanation)
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 30, 2007 -
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I was in Mexico for three days with my boyfriend when he because physically violent. It was the first time he had ever done so. I have the bruises and cuts from earlier today. Because the incident took place in Mexico, US police say they cannot do anything. Do I have any options at this point?
We're both applying to law schools, and the ABA has strict policies against criminal backgrounds. He's a criminal, but I don't know what to do. I can't believe he's getting away with this.
posted by Mister Fyodor
on Mar 9, 2007 -
45 answers
