A case of domestic violence between two women came about while in Northampton. This case I found particularly interesting because a women acted as the abuser. The abuser admitted to pushing the victim, and at times verbally abusing her. The defendant was searching for a restraining order against the abuser, as she accused her of constantly stalking her in person, through mutual friends and threating text messages. The judge listened to both sides and in the end sided with the defendant, granting her the restraining order against her abuser. Initially, I felt happy for the victim, knowing that she was going to be separated from her batterer and given a chance to live normal life. Then I starting thinking about all the circumstances we have
