Examines the problem of wife beating and points out new methods of police intervention in cases of domestic violence. Includes interviews with abusive men and victimised women, encouraging women to speak out and seek protection from violent husbands.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
015835
Language
English
Subject categories
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Women - Crimes against
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women - Social conditions
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Conjugal violence
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Women
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Marriage
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Women
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)