The usual impulse would be to protect the most vulnerable. But in this case, it seems, everyone needs concern, even the abuser.

人们通常会去保护最脆弱的人群。但是，在这个案例中，似乎每个人都需要关心，即使是施虐者。

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Thinking and speaking vaguely lets the abuser avoid responsibility.

含糊地思考和说话让虐待者避免责任。

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The abuser may have threatened your friend, which is why your friend hasn't told anybody about the abuse.

你的朋友没有透露自身遭受虐待的原因很有可能是他们受到了施虐者的恐吓。

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The abuser, a beloved member of the community, had his or her supporters and detractors.

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