Ending Domestic Violence. Healing the Family
Description
A victims' rights advocate tells the story of her carefree childhood and adolescence in Palo Alto, and her subsequent 18-month marriage in which she was beaten and nearly killed by an abusive husband. Today, she fulfills her personal vision of helping others. In this program, she counsels a mother of three, who is also involved in an abusive relationship. Scenes include court hearings, and emotional talks between the two women in which the advocate offers insights into the dynamics of spousal abuse.
Runtime
28 min
Series
Subjects
- Women (809)
- Juvenile delinquency (99)
- Criminals (159)
- Families (556)
- Child welfare (114)
- Family violence (79)
- Intimacy (Psychology) (93)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2013], c1996
Database
Films on Demand
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