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mopinko

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6. i believe in some states they can.

Reply to former9thward (Reply #5)

Sun Oct 4, 2015, 07:01 PM

Oct 2015

and the cops who respond to the call and see the obvious aftermath can testify.
they can gather evidence, take pics, and at least attempt to compel the victim to testify.

maybe someone else can add further info.

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what can we do to end the carnage? [View all] mopinko Oct 2015 OP

Kicked and Recommended. hunter Oct 2015 #1

thanks. mopinko Oct 2015 #2

Also, it takes a village to raise a child, the village has been razed. Dont call me Shirley Oct 2015 #3

I would add - mental health treatment! nt LiberalElite Oct 2015 #4

Mental health treatment is a red herring meow2u3 Oct 2015 #9

Domestic abusers can't be prosecuted without the victim cooperating. former9thward Oct 2015 #5

i believe in some states they can. mopinko Oct 2015 #6

better support for victims, and more options to get away mopinko Oct 2015 #8

Yes. eom MindfulOne Oct 2015 #7