“If I can’t have you . . . “

Written on August 12, 2005 by David C. Sarnacki

Project Peace published the Judicial Checklist prepared by the Judicial Subcommittee of the American Bar Association’s Commission on Domestic Violence, including the following “Red Flags to Judges” (excerpt):

*suicidal and/or homicidal ideation, threats or attempts
*escalation in frequency and severity of violent episodes
*weapons owned by perpetrator, threats to use weapons, or recent purchases of weapons
*prior criminal behavior or injunctions
*mental health issues, including: psychiatric history, medication needs, acute depression
*substance abuse
*preoccupied or “obsessed” with victim
*stalking
*saying “If I can’t have her, nobody can”

CAVEAT: In all likelihood, violence will escalate in frequency and severity when victim attempts to end relationship.

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