Join Safe Passage Violence Prevention Center in raising awareness for Domestic Violence Action Month with a free screening of the Emmy-nominated documentary “PRIVATE VIOLENCE”.

A community conversation will follow the film, featuring Safe Passage advocates with experience in crisis intervention, law enforcement and supporting survivors in the court system.

FREE in the Coeur d’Alene Public Library Community Room. All are welcome. Resources and light refreshments will be available.

ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY

PRIVATE VIOLENCE explores a simple but deeply disturbing fact of American life: the most dangerous place for a woman in America is in her own home. Through the eyes of two survivors – Deanna Walters, a mother who seeks justice for the crimes committed against her at the hands of her estranged husband, and Kit Gruelle, an advocate who seeks justice for all women – we bear witness to the complicated and complex realities of intimate partner violence. PRIVATE VIOLENCE begins to shape powerful, new questions that hold the potential to change our society: Why does he abuse? Why do we turn away? How do we begin to build a future without domestic violence?

ABOUT SAFE PASSAGE

Providing safety, resilience, and empowerment to survivors and the community at large.

Founded in 1977, Safe Passage Violence Prevention Center is the largest agency in North Idaho providing resources, support, and crisis intervention for adults and children affected by domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking.

We also work to prevent violence through education to individuals, schools, private organizations, and the community. Programs include 24-hour crisis line services, an emergency shelter, legal advocacy, counseling, sexual assault intervention services, prevention education, bystander intervention training, as well as family advocacy and support for children affected by violence.