I'm pretty sure that anyone who beats on another person knows that it's a crime. I'm tired of people using mental health as a scapegoat to injure others.  So no that is a cop out.  You aren't infantile you know right from wrong.  You also know wrong from Way Wrong!!

I'm sure that people should be allowed to be forgiven, but this isn't his first time, it's not an isolated incident this is repeat behavior.  So she's right you don't want a woman beater besmirching your company name. Forgive yeah ok but that doesn't mean you should forget. Time for him to start looking for a 9-5 

Also FYI Did you know that a person convicted of domestic violence is forever barred from working for the state in any capacity that cares for children or the elderly?  This includes, daycare, assisted living, PCA etc etc the list goes on 

You really have no idea just the kind of ramifications that exist for abusing another person.