Scrutiny continues to follow Ross Mirkarim, the inaugurated sheriff of San Francisco, as he faces allegations of domestic abuse. The allegations themselves aren’t the only cause of concern; the language Mirkarimi has used to describe the situation, one that he calls “a private matter, a family matter” has legal deeply troubled legal scholars, including two of Chapman University’s professors.  Professor Cianciarulo argues that to classify domestic violence as a problem for families to sort of on their own exposes a mentality “predating the 1970’s.”  Professor Wendy Seiden adds that the use of such language, “sends the message that it’s okay for the head of the household to be abusive with his or her spouse or partner.” Read more of what the professors had to say.