Studies show that the police are _____ to arrest batterers and that restraining orders against intimate partners are _____.

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Research shows that police officers often hesitate to arrest batterers, either because they believe that the decision to arrest should be left to the victim or because they are unsure whether they have enough evidence to make an arrest. Furthermore, restraining orders are often violated by the abuser as they are difficult to enforce.

Studies Show That the Police Are _____ to Arrest Batterers