It is long overdue that the Delhi village trustees should take their heads out of the sand and act responsibly to uphold the law. The absence of statistics from any particular day does not mean the problem has diminished. There are many reasons why incidents of domestic violence are not reported immediately or not reported at all. The primary reason is the fear that the threats made to harm or kill the victim or their children will be carried out by the perpetrator if anyone is told about the abuse. One of the myths about domestic violence is that incidents are caused by financial problems, infidelity or alcoholism.
Every adult occasionally has problems and periodically experiences stress.
Perpetrators of domestic violence have learned that violence is an acceptable way to solve problems. This need for dominance almost always falls under the guise of love. Through the use of development easements, irreplaceable landscapes and open spaces are being protected for future generations. The state's farmland protection program is an excellent way to preserve lands that reflect New York state's farming heritage and scenic beauty. In Otsego County, the Otsego Land Trust is working to protect farmland and open spaces through the use of conservation easements.