In fact, it is one of the most silent crimes the city has. And, unfortunately, it is something here to stay.
"You'll always have someone stealing your car, you'll always have a housebreak, and domestic violence," Pasquarello says.
The key to minimizing it, police say, is to stop it immediately. If the abuse continues, it inevitably becomes worse--and can have life-threatening consequences.
Cambridge offers a variety of services, both for the abused and the abusers (please see sidebar).
A city task force, a roundtable of concerned community members, and the Cambridge Women's Commission all are wrestling with the issues of domestic violence.
Transition House, a Cambridge shelter where women can stay for up to 12 weeks, is the cornerstone of the city's response to domestic violence.
The House also coordinates special training and support groups out of a location on Pleasant Street for women looking to enter the work force or go back to school.
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