How should an African-American man intervene with African-American men who batter?
Confront only under the right circumstances The respondents had mixed opinions about whether one should approach an African-American man who batters. Although the majority of men felt that it was appropriate to intervene, most men felt that confronting batterers should be done only under certain conditions. Many men were concerned about their safety. Accordingly, unless the circumstances were optimal, many men noted that violence was a likely consequence. If one was willing to confront batterers, the respondents recommended the following: Only friends should approach him Most men stated that the prerequisite for approaching a man who batters was their relationship to him. If that person was a relative or a friend, the respondents were much more likely to confront him than if he were a stranger. Even though some respondents weighed the potential loss of the friendship, as well as the safety concerns, most stated they would confront him and risk it. They would be willing to confront him
