Dear Abby: Neighbor’s arrest drives home risks of living near abuser
Neighbor’s arrest drives home risks of living near abuser
Dear Abby: I have always tried to be a compassionate person.
A man across the street from me has been arrested three times in the past six months for domestic abuse.
How do we as a society not turn a blind eye to abuse in our neighborhoods and still protect ourselves and loved ones? I don’t want to put my mother or myself in jeopardy, but I don’t want the person/people in that house to think they are alone.
While I applaud you for being so caring, for your own safety, I caution you to proceed very slowly in getting to know these people.
Some communities provide anonymous tip lines so citizens can report a crime without endangering themselves or their families.
The best thing you can do is to keep your eyes open and if something is happening, call the police and report it.
If it involves a child, contact child protective services.
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