Seven. That’s the average number of attempts domestic violence victims make to leave their abusers before they succeed. It’s easy for those on the outside to say they’d never tolerate abuse from a partner, but in reality, most victims remain in violent situations much longer than they could have ever anticipated. Having spent 17 years working in family law before becoming Legal Aid Society’s executive director, domestic violence is an issue close to my heart. As we observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month throughout October, it’s important to understand the complexity of domestic violence situations and the role that poverty plays…
