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In a year dominated by headline stories of domestic violence and the murder of nearly 70 women, award-winning journalist Sarah Ferguson has spent six months on the frontline of our national crisis. With unprecedented access to courts and safe rooms, domestic abuse programs in prison, forensic doctors and specialised police units, Sarah also moves into a women's refuge in search of answers. How does domestic violence begin? How does it escalate from control to physical violence and even death?

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Production

In Films

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 24, 2015

Last Aired

November 25, 2015

Networks

ABC TV

Created By

Nial Fulton, Sarah Ferguson, Ivan O'Mahoney

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Episode 1

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 2015-11-24

In the first of a two part special, award-winning journalist Sarah Ferguson investigates the hidden issue of domestic violence by spending six months on the frontline of our national crisis.

Episode 2

E2

Episode 2

Air date: 2015-11-25

In part two, award-winning journalist Sarah Ferguson examines how an abusive relationship escalates to violence, even to murder. What are the warning signs? What can be done to intervene?

Cast

Sarah Ferguson

Sarah Ferguson

Self - Presenter

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