For too long, domestic violence victims have been treated as nuisances instead of people in grave danger. It takes unimaginable courage for a victim to break free from the cycle of abuse—to admit they are in danger, to ask for help, and to say, “I need protection.” When a victim reaches out, it is not a request—it is a life-or-death plea. And too often, that plea is ignored, dismissed, or treated with indifference.