ROCHESTER, N.Y. — “It gives them the sense that not only are they not safe from the abuser, they’re not safe in their community,” said Dr. Kesha Carter, reflecting on the release of two men arrested for domestic violence with ankle monitors.
Dr. Kesha Carter, who survived a harrowing domestic violence incident 30 years ago, shared her story. She was kidnapped, beaten, and threatened with being set on fire by her abuser. “The only way I was able to get out was to give him what he wanted and tell him we would still be together,” Carter said.
Two weeks after his arrest, Carter’s abuser was released. “It re-traumatizes over and over. It never gives them the opportunity to step into their healing place,” Carter said about the impact on victims…