problems with statistics on DV

Question 1

domestic violence is often not reported

Answer 1

• official statistics understate the true extent
• victims may be unwilling to report it to the police, believe it is too trivial and not a matter for the police

Question 2

domestic violence is often not recorded or punished

Answer 2

• police think the state should not interfere with the private sphere
• they assume a woman is free to leave
• conviction rates are low and lack of action by police and prosecutors