There are concerns over who will take care of the family should the father be jailed, that the children will be teased because they have a father who is a criminal, as well as fears of retaliation when he gets out of jail.

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The increased number of domestic violence cases coming in through the LBH-APIK shows that women are becoming more aware that domestic violence is a crime and no longer something shameful to be hidden away.

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This goes to show the criminal court has yet to make victims feel secure about its proceedings, they prefer to take their case to the civil court instead.

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