The thing is, as I understand it, a restraining order is, comparatively, easy to get. (Though there do need to be certain clear signals, at least as I know the Massachsetts procedures.)
However, as I also understand it, *convictions* for domestic violence and other things in that general area (rape, say) are very much harder to get.
So, yes, I would choose the more liberal (so to speak) option. It seems to be enough of a public health crisis. But it's certainly legitimately debateable.
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Date: 2018-02-25 08:37 pm (UTC)However, as I also understand it, *convictions* for domestic violence and other things in that general area (rape, say) are very much harder to get.
So, yes, I would choose the more liberal (so to speak) option. It seems to be enough of a public health crisis. But it's certainly legitimately debateable.