The Cops Called It A Lovers’ Quarrel. She Took Polaroids And Proved Them Wrong.

This is the story of how O.J. Simpson, one law, and Polaroid pictures helped dramatically reduce domestic violence in the U.S. Oh, and this amazingly dedicated woman.Trigger warning: Domestic violence can be heard (but not seen) in a brief but powerful PSA at 5:39-6:05.

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May 6, 2014

As a father, I think it’s important that you see the moment at 8:01. We have to make this a conversation where men no longer feel like they are being blamed for everything, where they feel safe enough and get educated to think more clearly and deeply about knowing what constitutes assault.

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