Neigbours domestic violence, who would call the police?

Ian UK

Without doubt I would call in. This is not just because of what I do for a living.

Experience tells me that involving the Police can have a positive effect in that it will often make both parties think about their actions, or future, as it is quite often a 'wake up call' to highlight the effect of their behaviour.

It can also be a lifeline to the victim of the violence.

Domestic violence, or any type of violence for that matter should not be ignored.

I would! I would never forgive myself if someone was hurt and I didn't do anything. Luckily we only hear a few rows nothing too serious!

Mikee

if you feel a person is in any from od danger, its best to call the police

Snobaby

If you believe someone is in physical danger, of course you should call the police...too many women are in abusive relationships. The police will sort it all out and determine who goes to jail!

BTW, verbal abuse usually turns into physical abuse

The Happy Chappy

I would call too. Apart from the fact you may stop a very serious physical assault, it is mentally draining on you. They have to learn to act like adults, not children. Don't 'keep your nose out' because it becomes your business when you are forced to listen to them

Earth Angel

Always call!!!!
She is probably banking on it sista xxx

jane & john doe

you can bet it
jane

heavenboundiwillbe

Absolutely Yes!! You could mean the difference between her life and death.

cathie

Always!!! She needs you to

blearyeyedboy

Totally, without reservation or hesitation.

If you call and it's not really that bad, the worst that'll happen is that it's slightly embarrassing for the couple.

If you don't call and it is really that bad, then someone in help wouldn't get it. And the potential consequences? Well, I wouldn't want that on my conscience, knowing that I could have stopped it.

One day, it might be me in need of urgent help and I'd hope someone rings for it instead of "minding their own business".

Jojo

Yes, because whether he's being violent or not, you are still being disturbed by it. I was in a violent relationship for 5 years and people do tend to mind their own business. I sometimes wished someone would help me.

LYN JOAN TJoanie

I would, because the repercussions if you didn't could be much worse than if you did!

GEM

Dear Shell, PHONE THE POLICE.
How would you feel if you later discovered that he had beat her badly or even killed her - it seems to happen a lot nowadays. It doesn't matter if she later refuses to press charges because at least you know that you did everything you could at the time. [ Mind you whether you'll actually get the police to come is yet another matter!!!!

Lifes great when ur losin weight

just call and say you hear a lot of yelling and would like a welfare check done

joan k

Yes I would call the Police and have done for a similar thing, but unfortunately a lot of these women cover up for the abuser, some even find it a turn on strange as that may seem.

markysparky

Call the police. It's best to get involved. Women take abuse for years for various reasons and it is just not right.

somerandomdude

Argument - no

physical - yes, in a skinny minute (the first time)

physical, over and over again - I'd probably stop bothering eventually.

LYNDA P

Yes Call The Police Because It Is Better To Be Safe Than Sorry.In The Event That People May Be Abused

Sugar Sprinkles

It would depend on the neighbours.

It's not nice to hear stuff like that going on but at the same time it's a very personal issue to the people behind the wall. You would pressume the female would be grateful for some neighbourly intervention but it's not always the case. Loads of women forgive abusive partners again and again and then it's the 'nosey' neighbour who gets the nasty stares and even verbal and physical abuse for interfering in their lives.

Sad but true.

Yahoo

Definitely, without a doubt and with no hesitation and if I was in that position I know I would be praying that neighbours wouldn't ignore me.

mafiaboss_nz

Yeah i would call the police first and if it sounded violent i would likely go over myself as well but i can understand those who would not want to get physically involved...the less someone should do is call the police even if they say the don't want to give there personal details.

end of the day if someone in trouble i am sure they would want a neighbour to call the police for them.

Natasha

Having being brought up in an environment which spells domestic violence, I would probably be able to hear the sounds that indicate violence or at least be scared enough to play on the safe side and call the police xx

Dinnaefashyersel................

I'll answer this question truthfully, It's very tempting to say yes, I'd call the police straight away because that's what any normal decent person would do isn't it? But that's a situation we lived with (awful neighbours) for almost 2 years the difference being that this guy and all his family where the biggest criminals in that area ( every single member of his family had been in jail for drugs and violent offences) which kind of makes you think twice before having it out with them for keeping you awake all night. A close relative had been the victim of domestic violence too and i can tell you that it doesn't matter how many "kickings" that brothers, uncles, friends dish out to the boyfriend, It's the woman who must always decide that enough is enough as they will nearly always go back and give the guy that one last chance. It sounds really harsh i know, but it really needs to be up to the woman herself to ask for help, as someone else said "make a stand" Now that we live away from the criminal "nutter" types i wouldn't hesitate to call police if i heard a domestic disturbance but there are situations where you need to think twice.

Chatmasterflex

I am huge, i would sort the two of them even before I call the police

SHAZ H

call who you like.and if you do call the police expect them to turn up in about 3days if at all.

percy

Unless you are fairly sure someone is serous danger you are likely to create serious problems for yourself with your neighbors if they find out. Unless you are asked to get involved you are just as likely to misinterpret the situation and make things worse.

prince_henry

unless he is out in the street beating the crap out of her, i would ignore it.
whats the point she will only cover up for him.
she has to come to terms with the fact that she has to make a stand

the_lil_pixie14

errrm..

it depends, as sickas it sounds some people like the attention of domestic violence and in that case you should mind your own business and let them deal with it in their own way.

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