Haseltine explains women in this position were once just as silent. Haseltine says the key to bringing attention to the issue is the responsibility of the survivor. Haseltine says men need to do the same, until then resources will go to those seeking assistance. Men s groups have sprung up nationally to work toward bringing attention to this issue. Slowly, recognition of abuse as a human issue is becoming more prevalent, but the road is long and filled with barriers.
Domestic abuse is a serious issue in our world today.
When the term domestic abuse arises, images of men abusing women comes to mind. There is no question women are abused, indeed it is a great and brutal problem that must always be remembered. But in the distance are deeper stories, broad reaching and intertwined, hidden faces rarely seen. To finally break the multi-faceted cycle, all faces must not be forgotten. Forgetting James will be difficult.