The stories are horrific — and all too common: stalking, abuse and murder, most often of a woman by her spouse.
On Monday, October 27, an impressive panel convened at the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, to tackle the issue, co-sponsored by the Armenian Relief Society and the Brahma Kumaris Mediation Center.
Speaking were attorney Wendy Murphy, Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, director of operations at REACH Beyond Domestic Violence Lauren Nackel and Brahma Kumaris Center co-coordinator Rita Cleary.
The panelists tried to define the cycles of abuse, what the women experience, why they stay and how observers can help, touching upon the difficulties in tight-knit communities.
Author's summary: Panel discusses domestic violence.