What would you do if someone you loved was being emotionally abused along with their children by their spouse but refuses to leave?

I know a couple that the husband is a complete tyrant. The police have even been called (by the kids, no less) but nothing comes of it. The community "offers support" as a "family" but in reality we've seen this all before. What has to happen is the the woman needs support, there needs to be a restraining order, and guys need to ostracize the husband instead of "helping him cope better". He's had his chances and needs jail.

I knew some like that, I try to sympathize them, but getting into their private matters is not something I'd do, unless it gets really violent.

With children being abused I would contact authorities for sure.

been there, was so in love, but she refused to leave with me

Not much, if they dont want to leave...

nothing it's none of my business

Nothing. They'd have to want to leave the situation. I don't know under what circumstances in the Western world that they [i][b]couldn't[/b][/i].

Your choices are limited, at best.