Bipolar Mum Journey

Domestic abusers often move from place to place to avoid detection, prosecution, and accountability for their actions. Several factors contribute to this behaviour:

1. Avoiding The Law : By moving frequently, abusers can evade law enforcement that may be pursuing charges against them. Different jurisdictions may not be aware of their past offences, making it easier to stay under the radar.

2. Isolating the Victim: Frequent relocation can isolate the victim from family, friends, and support networks. This isolation can make it more difficult for the victim to seek help or escape the abusive situation.

3. Manipulation and Control: Abusers use relocation as a tool to maintain control over their victims. By uprooting the victim’s life repeatedly, they can create an environment of dependency and fear, making the victim less likely to leave or report the abuse.

4. Avoiding Service Providers: Abusers may move to avoid detection by service providers like social workers, therapists, or domestic violence shelters. New locations may not have the same level of surveillance or intervention programs.

5. Exploiting Legal and Systemic Gaps: Different areas have varying levels of resources and support systems for domestic violence victims. Abusers might move to places with less stringent enforcement of protective orders or fewer resources for victims.

6. Hiding Patterns of Abuse: Frequent moves can help abusers obscure their history and patterns of behaviour . This makes it challenging for authorities to build a case against them, as each incident may be seen in isolation rather than part of a continuing pattern.

These tactics are part of the broader strategies abusers use to exert power and control over their victims, making it essential for law enforcement and support organisations to have coordinated and comprehensive approaches to tracking and addressing domestic violence across jurisdictions.