Very long story short my dd went through a horrendous relationship recently, it's been so difficult to watch and try to guide her through, eventually her ex got charged with domestic abuse, amoung other things.
The police called and asked my thoughts about keeping the charges on file, having him complete a DA course to a certain standard over the course of a year. If he fails to attend or pass the course the charges will be pursued.
My absolute main concern is my dd, so this would save her going through a court case, and also potential future victims, so if he is aware and passes this course then another girl won't suffer this awful situation.
I asked, and they said it would have a lot of victim impact stuff in it, and that it was through SS or that they are involved somehow anyway there was a lot to take in on the call.
I'm going tomorrow to sign a couple of things and will discuss it then, but meantime what do you think, I'm too close to see this clearly.