Judge Montalbano discusses domestic violence cases at Columbian Lawyers event
The Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn held its monthly meeting at the Rex Manor in Dyker Heights on Tuesday during which Judge Rosemarie Montalbano presented a continuing legal education seminar on domestic violence.
Montalbano, who sits in the Kings County Criminal Court, explained that domestic violence is often hidden from view and devastating for families because it can affect them physically, emotionally, spiritually and financially. The impact is often especially harsh on the children, who learn that it can be an acceptable way to cope with stress or problems, the judge said.
The judge discussed the various types of domestic violence, including physical, sexual, emotional, economic and psychological abuse.
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