Emily Rothman Comments: Salem Homicide and Domestic Abuse
“A lot of people want to believe the person perpetrating the abuse is capable of change; they may have moments when they are a great father or they do a nice thing that gives hope that maybe they’ve changed,” she [Emily Rothman] said. “But what we know statistically is that for somebody who has started using a pattern of controlling and abusive behavior, the likelihood that will continue is high, even if they are engaged in counseling. It’s heartbreaking, and can be hard to accept, but it’s true.” – Emily Rothman, Professor and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy