Begun Center's Daniel Flannery emphasizes the dangers of leaving abusive relationships

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WEWS: Dan Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education at Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, said domestic violence calls are among the most common police receive. While homicides are uncommon, they do occur. He emphasized that leaving an abusive relationship can be dangerous, urged compassion for survivors, and stressed the importance of confidential resources and support.