| Stories from victims and perpetrators tell it all. Abusers talk about how and why they became violent.
Victims talk about the abuse they suffered, why they did not end the relationship, and why they still love their batterers. A daughter explains how her father’s need for complete power and control has continued to affect her as an adult.
Along with these compelling stories, this documentary details one community’s unique approach to handling domestic violence cases. Mandatory arrests for perpetrators and court-ordered education for both perpetrators and victims are explained by a judge, a sheriff, a court advocate, a probation officer, and a counselor.
This program makes it clear that all of us are affected by domestic violence. It is not just a victim’s problem. The underlying message is that no one deserves emotional or physical abuse and that solutions must focus on education through the community
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