Health Matters: Television for Life

Domestic Violence Myth: Why Don't Victim's Just Leave?

Clip: Season 16 Episode 1604 | 1m 12s

There are many reasons a victim of domestic violence may be reluctant to leave the relationship. Health Matters panelist are Morgan Colburn of Spokane YWCA; Stacy Wenzl of Spokane Regional Health District; Leah Edwards, RN of Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, and Sgt. Jordan Ferguson of Spokane Police Department.

Aired: 12/20/18 | Rating: NR

Production funding provided by Providence Inland Northwest Washington

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