Danelo Cavalcante

assault to Cavalcante, who in turn promised to surrender himself to them. However, Cavalcante would not adhere to this promise. These violent outbursts would lead Brandão to end the relationship soon afterward, but that did not stop Cavalcante. The relationship between the two had ended. Cavalcante’s abuse had shattered the common ground on which they had built their relationship, and Brandão attempted to move on with her life. Brandão and her family moved back into their previous apartment in Schuylkill Township at the 300 block of Pawling Road, desperately hoping to get away from Cavalcante, who steadily became more and more violent and obsessive. Meanwhile, Cavalcante would subsequently move into an apartment in King of Prussia, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Brandão’s case is, unfortunately, one that is familiar to many households across the world. Domestic violence can be a common occurrence, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) asserting that one in four women and one in seven men will experience physical violence by their partner within their lifetime. Domestic violence happens to over 10 million people in the United States each year. Most people think of domestic violence as only physical abuse. However, that is not always the case. Domestic violence comes in many forms, including physical, emotional, psychological, or even technological abuse. It is important to stay vigilant and to be able to recognize the signs of domestic violence. There are several online websites to help determine these signs, as well as several avenues of assistance for victims of domestic violence. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be contacted at 800-799-7233.

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