Breaking Silence - Series Two

In this second season of web series Breaking Silence ,presenter, abuse survivor and author Simonne Butler meets ordinary New Zealanders who share deeply personal stories of pain and hope. Since the Covid-19 crisis, rates of domestic abuse in Aotearoa have soared. This season focuses on the many faces of control in intimate and family relationships, and how worrying signs and behaviour are often ignored or minimised. The eight episodes explore issues including cyber-talking, coercive control, breaking cycles of generational family abuse and how beloved family pets can get caught up in the cycle of violence. For more details, check out the episode guide.

Warning: This series deals with the subject of all types of abuse. Viewer discretion is advised.