Re: Sending abusive husbands to jail
A physically abusive husband should know that there are consequences for his actions. Like PCG said it may be just emotional abuse in the beginning. Sometimes when that escalates up to bones being broken then it has been going on so long that the abuser feels he can get away with anything. The wife has probably completely lost her self-esteem and has a broken spirit. If she's hit rock bottom she may not be able to stand up for herself let alone get him jailed. But there must be some point where she feels ok, enough is enough, i'm outta here. Then comes the realization that he can't get away with this anymore. A husband who is abusive and is given a divorce may also be the husband who sees his wife as HIS posession. He may think, "You can't leave me and go on to enjoy life with someone else."