Brute force: domestic abuse in the ranks
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Behind the Badge: Surviving Domestic Abuse
This chapter shares the powerful stories of women, many of whom are police officers, who have faced domestic abuse while navigating their professional obligations. It highlights their struggles for emotional and financial independence within toxic relationships, underscoring a systemic failure to support those meant to protect others. Through personal accounts, the chapter reveals the intricate dynamics of abuse and the emotional toll of living in fear, casting a critical light on institutional responses to such trauma.
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