Battered women
A) prefer to petition the prosecutor to bring charges against the batterer rather than rely on the police
B) are at the top of the pyramid when prosecutors make use of vertical prosecution procedures
C) are often vengeful and want the battering partner sent to jail so he will lose his job and suffer further
D) frequently drop criminal charges after an arrest for fear of retaliation by the batterer

Question

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Battered women often drop criminal charges due to fear of retaliation from the batterer. This fear can stem from threats made by the batterer or a dependency on the batterer for financial or emotional support, making the decision to press charges complex and fraught with potential personal consequences.

Battered Women