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The home is often a war zone
The most lethal time for women and children in abusive relationships is separation. Restraining orders are easily broken by partners determined to regain control or retaliate. âCoercive controlâ is unlawful in many jurisdictions, but rarely prosecuted.
However, disempowered partners, incensed by losing their status, are dangerous and determined to take back what they think is theirs.
No paperwork will protect victims of those who think they are above the law.
Our laws minimise relationship violence by issuing paper orders, protecting no more than a paper tiger could.
The home is often a war-zone. Police and courts cannot protect victims of these disaffected men with court orders.