, who lived with them, before being shot and killed by a deputy.
"It’s often described as someone snaps, but the homicide that happens in domestic violence situation is not a snap. It’s a very controlled situation when it feels like they’re losing control that causes them to escalate to that level," said Egger."Once a survivor starts to pull away, starts to reach out for help, that power and control is always trying to bring them back in. And so that’s what makes the time after separation a lot more deadly," said Egger.On Sept.
What can be done to save lives? Egger says part of the answer is changing how people respond to "domestic disturbances" that sometimes precede a killing. "There is a test called the lethality assessment, and it’s 11 questions that was designed by researchers to identify the factors that put someone at the highest risk of lethal violence," said Egger. "That’s a lot different from showing up at a scene to say is there a crime or not."
For neighbors who may notice signs that something is off, Egger says it’s a good idea to reach out carefully and safety to a possible victim, just to let them know you’re there if they need anything."Although we have a law in place that prohibits people from having firearms or ammunition if they have a protective order against them or a conviction of domestic violence, Texas doesn’t enforce that law," said Egger.
Who writes the stuff? You never hear about men being victims of domestic violence. We have to stop viewing 21st Century women as helpless. They’re strong, independent, resourceful and smart. They know what to do when it’s time to defend themselves.
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