Why do so many people refuse to admit that they, their friends, their relatives, or their co-workers and neighbors live in an environment where domestic violence exists?
Nearly everyone involved in or affected by violence in the home abusers, victims, friends, family members, co-workers, and neighbors attempts to minimize or deny the seriousness of the situation. An abuser denies he is violent, or claims his behavior is not serious or is warranted. He does not want to acknowledge the truth of the situation. He is using threats and force to control someone he loves, and he alone is responsible for his violent behavior and for changing it. The victim may minimize the violence because she does not want to face the fact that the person she loves is hurting her and she is ashamed and embarrassed that she may have caused the violence. Family, friends, and other people often do not see the abuser’s violent side. They may be afraid to get involved or avoid action because they don’t know what to do. Some believe the violence is a “private” matter. Many family members and friends try to find excuses for the violence, such as substance abuse or stress. When every
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