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This program makes it clear that all of us are affected by domestic violence,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Secrets, Lies and Apologies: America's Domestic Violence Crisis [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Secrets, Lies and Apologies...America's Domestic Violence Crisis is a 45 minute video that is instructive, informative, and thought-provoking as it introduces the viewer into what was once a suppressed, "socially impolite" subject, but has now come firmly to the forefront of public awareness as an endemic personal, familial, and social issue -- domestic violence. 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. Secrets, Lies and Apologies...America's Domestic Violence Crisis should be a core addition to all community library "Social Issues" multimedia collections and is especially recommended to the attention of domestic violence victims, perpetrators, parents, counselors, women's issues advocates, law enforcement officers, and members of the clergy charged with the care and welfare of their parishioners. Also very highly recommended are the other instructional videos from Crime Prevention Resources: "Blueprint For Home Security" ($89.00); "Identity Theft: How to Protect Your Money, Your Credit & Your Good" ($89.00); "Internet Safety for Kids" ($89.00); "Internet Safety for Parents" ($89.00); and "Reducing the Odds: Personal Safety Techniques" ($89.00).
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Solutions for Domestic Violence,
This review is from: Secrets, Lies and Apologies: America's Domestic Violence Crisis [VHS] (VHS Tape)
I met her at a law enforcement conference about 10 years ago. She was a police officer and had suffered at the hand of an abuser. I wondered why she took it I wondered why he would be motivated to abuse such a pretty, petite woman. I have made many documentaries about crime prevention and personal safety and thought it would be an interesting topic for me to explore. My research took me to an organization that helped women escape the clutches of abusive husbands. They were suspicious of my motives for the film and were unresponsive. I found another group who were basically treated me the same way. I realized that the women protecting the victims were suspicious of men in general. I read and studied and it became clear that many of the people who were dealing with the victims were placing the entire blame and emotionally charging their presentations toward the disfunction of the perpetrator. In most cases, this is entirely called for, however, in most cases it does not get to the root of the problem. In most cases just pointing the finger of blame offers us nothing more than a simple "I told you so." This has been a popular way to bring awareness to a subject. I, on the other hand, have made my film-making career based on the idea that if you show a problem, you should also show a solution.
I finally got a break with a team of individuals who wanted to bring more than light to the subject. They were a team of individuals committed to the idea that we can make a difference and educate people about domestic violence and give them solutions. People can make a difference if they know what to do and how to recognize domestic violence. This film will engage you at the very beginning and by the end you will know what to do and how to do it. This film is only available in DVD.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Domestic Violence,
This review is from: Secrets, Lies and Apologies: America's Domestic Violence Crisis [VHS] (VHS Tape)
The United Nations has declared family violence as an international health crisis. This documentary focuses on how one community manages the problem of domestic violence. Secrets, Lies, and Apologies... America's Domestic Violence Crisis is an award winning documentary that looks at the problem from all sides. The victims, the perpetrators, the court advocates, a judge, a probation officer, and a counselor tell their stories. The underlying message is that no one deserves emotional or physical abuse and that solutions must focus on education.
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