Sin by Silence
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Brenda Clubine killed her husband when he came at her with a hammer, just months after an overcrowded women’s shelter turned her away. Olivia Klaus’ documentary “Sin by Silence,” tells Clubine’s story, from the 26 years she spent in prison before a judge reopened her case and threw out her conviction, to the support group she started while in prison, for victims of domestic violence. They’re here with their story.
Guests:
Olivia Klaus, director and producer of “Sin by Silence,” a documentary about a female inmates’ support group for victims of domestic abuse.
Brenda Clubine, founder of the support group featured in the documentary. She's been out of prison for only 8 months after serving 26 years behind bars.
Alyce LaViolette, domestic violence counselor for Survivors and Perpetrators, she served as an expert witness in Brenda Clubine's trial and is the author of It Could Happen to Anyone: Why Battered Women Stay.
HOTLINES
California Rape Crisis Hotline
213-626-3393
R.A.I.N.N./National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE
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