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Taylors Law

Taylors Law

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Started by Anonymous 15 years, 6 months ago
When you hear Domestic Violence you automatically imagine a WOMAN as the VICTIM. but truth is MEN can be the victim of domestic violence as well. I know this first hand, My son was the victim of domestic violence, and out of love for the woman who beat on him and tried to stab him, and out of shame of admitting that a woman had actually hit him he Never cried out for help. The Woodburn Police knew on the numerous times they were called that my son was the actual victim, They could not deny the scratches on his face and arms, the dried blood, fat lips or black eyes, His co-workers knew what was happening but didnt speak up, Its sad to say that there arent laws that say you need to PROVE abuse before you can go get a restraining order, the woman who abused my son lied numerous times that she was the one being abused, although everytime she called the police there was never a single mark on her, no dried blood, no bruises, but yet she can go to the courts and cry wolf, and trick my son into violating the restraining order, Those of you who ACTUALLY know my son know he is not capable of hitting a woman, even after she went after him with a knife and tried to stab him. NOW my son is portrayed as a monster because her lies he is currently sitting in a prison cell serving out a sentence to a crime he did NOT commit. My son is the VICTIM twice in this. Once for being abused physically and 2 by the failure in the Oregon Judicial System.


I am trying to make a new law that allows men to get a restraining order if they are victims of domestic violence, Thank you for your support

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January 5, 2011

I have been reading every single comment you leave and I am overwhelmed by the stories of others who have walked this path. It is your courage in speaking up about these hidden struggles that keeps me moving forward with this work every day.

January 5, 2011

I am truly overwhelmed by the response to this, as I honestly never dreamed so many people would care about my son's story. This groundswell of support belongs entirely to you because it shows that people are finally ready to acknowledge the truth about who can be a victim of abuse. I am just a mother trying to find answers, and seeing this momentum grow gives me hope that change is actually possible.

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Tom Mathis
15 years ago Featured

The cops really dropped the ball here. He had all the proof on his face and they still let her lie. Needs to change.

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Linda Phillips
15 years ago Featured

It happens more than people think. So sad he is sitting in a cell when he was the one being attacked with a knife.

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Jessica Palmer
15 years ago Featured

WTF that is so wrong!! hope he gets out soon. nobody should be in jail for protecting themselves.

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Sarah Oliver
15 years ago Featured

My brother went through the exact same thing. The system is totally broken when it comes to men reporting abuse. His story breaks my heart.

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Mike Lowe
15 years ago Featured

This is so true. People just laugh when a man says he is the one getting hit. It is wrong and he needs justice.

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Dave Pierce
15 years ago Featured

Justice for your son. Men get treated like garbage by the courts when they are the real victims. Unbelievable.

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Paula Richard
1 year ago

Justice

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