She found that his violent behavior continued both before and after immigration. She also learned that he used the pressures of immigration, racism and the frustrating search for employment as excuses for his abuse. Life in the U.S. can be difficult. Pressures of unemployment, stresses at work, family discord can face all of us. But there is no excuse for domestic violence.
Domestic violence hurts families.
And physical violence of any type is a crime. Koreans back in Korea and in the U.S. are working towards educating our community on the seriousness of domestic violence. But it will take all of us to end violence and create safe and healthy families and communities.