An Award-Winning Documentary Secrets, Lies and Apologies
Dealing with Domestic Violence
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Why a Film About Domestic Violence?
To dispel the most common myths about domestic violence.
To examine this emotionally charged subject and instead of placing blame, finding solutions.
Back Story of this Film
Years of research and preperation went into the making of this film. Individuals involved in all sides of domestic violence were interviewed and experts in the field were interviewed and were also involved in the preperation of this film.
Program Synopsis
Victims, abusers, a prosecutor, a judge, several court appointed intervention specialists, and numerous other professionals address the different facets of this complicated and emotional subject.
Abusers talk about how and why they became violent and how they learned to stop.
Victims talk about the abuse they suffered, why they did not end the relationship, and why they still love their abusers. A daughter explains how her father’s need for complete power and control has continued to affect her as an adult.
One of the most common questions related to domestic violence is why the victim stays. This question is also answered.
In the typical Tom Monson approach, this documentary details the real problem and then unlike other approaches, he offers proven solutions. He examines one community's approach to handling domestic violence cases and how other communities and individuals can find their own solution.
It's more than just interviews, it presents real solutions proven by real people who have ascended from the violence.
Applications of this film
This is a perfect film for teaching about how to eliminate domestic violence.
"It is simple. If more young men watched Secrets, Lies and Apologies, fewer young women would become the victim of domestic violence. You have to have the courage to tell them. " Tom Monson.
A great choice for sociology, medical, psychiatric, law enforcement, college level classes, high school level health, counseling, prosecutors, and working with the victims are just some of the training opportunities for this accurate and well done film.
No One Deserves it
This film 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 solutions must focus on education and intervention from the community.
Why will this film could make a difference in a victim’s life.
If you know or are a victim of domestic violence, this film shows that there is a better way to live. You will see that there are resources to help end the cycle of violence.
If you are an abuser, you will learn that there is a better ways to live. You will also learn that there are people who care about you too and how to get out of the cycle of violence.
If you are a professional: law enforcement, prosecutor, officer of the court, medical or psychological professional or just a concerned citizen, you will learn what you can do to help stop this tragedy of our society.
Watch the trailer to see how comprehensive this important
film is and how and why it has the power to change a life.
Yes you can make a difference in a person's life. This film outlines how you can save a life. Order a copy today.
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Who should watch this video:
VICTIMS: This program will help victims understand that they don't deserve to be hit.
ABUSERS: Abusers will learn that domestic violence is not an acceptable way to deal with anger and conflict.
PARENTS: Parents can begin teaching their children about domestic violence using the information in this video.
COUNSELORS AND TEACHERS: This video is a great tool for counselors and teachers to get the message across to those who need to hear it.
MIDDLE, HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS: Perhaps one the best solutions to ending domestic violence is to teach young children that violence is not an acceptable way to get what you want.
COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH GROUPS: Show this video to help neighbors know what to look for and why they should report incidents of domestic violence.
EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES: Domestic violence disputes often spill over into the workplace. Employees will be more aware of how to help coworkers who are victims.
GENERAL PUBLIC: Videos such as this one are very good at attracting public interest in an issue like domestic violence.
Reviews:
"This contemporary video presents domestic violence in a well structured and balanced framework. The interaction between the victim, perpetrator and professions provide a good visual definition of domestic violence, its remedies and community support. The strongest sequences in the video are those on the perpetrator's sentence and the victim education. The video addresses the impact on children and victim resources. The video does not overlook the history of legal system's growth with regard to domestic violence..." Sandy Reynolds, Palm Beach, FL
"We would like to commend you for the superb job putting this together. It must have taken much time and resources. Adding information about sexual assault, self esteem and the reconciliation process and how interrelated that is with domestic violence was excellent." Angela Cameron, Hope's Door, Caldwell, ID
"The video is excellent and it works for me on multiple levels, whether I'm in a class or working with individuals." Perry Lawson, COPE, Almagordo, NM
"Secrets, Lies and Apologies... is an excellent resource for domestic violence agencies like ours, to use to educate people of the seriousness of this epidemic. The video is very professional, and it answers many questions that are commonly asked in regards to domestic violence. It will be used as a part of our training materials, and I highly recommend this tool to other agencies." Ann M. Alden, Public Information Coordinator, Project Response, Inc.
Secrets, Lies and Apologies: America's Domestic Violence Crisis [DVD]
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," "Identity Theft: How to Protect Your Money, Your Credit & Your Good," "Internet Safety for Kids," "Internet Safety for Parents" and "Reducing the Odds: Personal Safety Techniques."
Secrets, Lies and Apologies: America's Domestic Violence Crisis [DVD]
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.
Secrets, Lies and Apologies: America's Domestic Violence Crisis [DVD]