Sin by Silence on RT

Aug 10th, 2010 // In: Latest News & Updates, Press // By: // Comments 0

RT recently featured the Sin by Silence message and struggle that continues with helping our CWAA women gain freedom!

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Save Our Shelters

May 19th, 2010 // In: Violence in the News // By: // Comments 0

On May 14th, Governor Swarzenegger did exactly what we expected and elminated ALL funding for California’s domestic violence programs.  Already, the Grass Valley Shelter has announced that they will have to permanently close its’ doors on June 30th.  Click here to sign the petition and demand that the Governor restore FULL funding to the programs […]

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San Francisco Public Radio Interview

Apr 9th, 2010 // In: Latest News & Updates, Press // By: // Comments 0

“How do we break the silence around domestic violence? On the next Your Call, we’ll speak with Olivia Klaus, director of Sin by Silence, a domestic violence documentary about incarcerated women speaking out. We’ll also be joined by Brenda Clubine. She spent 26 years in prison and founded Convicted Women Against Abuse to change laws […]

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Hit to Stop Domestic Violence

Nov 30th, 2009 // In: Director's Notes, Violence in the News // By: // Comments 4

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You know what would be a good way to help stop domestic violence?  Well, a Danish advocacy group thinks they have the answer.  It’s a new online game entitled “Hit The Bitch” where you can simulate beating your girlfriend until she is black and blue with just the click of a button.  My blood is […]

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A Stranger Becomes a Friend

Oct 3rd, 2009 // In: Director's Notes, Sin by Silence Tour // By: // Comments 0

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Yesterday we had the amazing experience to share Sin by Silence at the New Life Center in Arizona.  As I walked through these amazing 4 acres of change, I was reminded that change is possible. About 4o women seeking refuge at this shelter were able to watch Sin by Silence and know that they mattered.  […]

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More States Utilizing GPS in Domestic Abuse Cases

Jul 18th, 2009 // In: Violence in the News // By: // Comments 0

GPS, the same technology used in car navigation systems, has become an increasingly effective and popular tool for states to use in the fight against domestic violence.  In June, Texas joined 17 other states that have passed legislation requiring GPS be used as a condition of probation for a convicted domestic violence offender. Click here […]

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