This photo is the most recent in the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center "Hand Project." The goal is to show the wicked face of domestic violence without actually showing the face of those who suffered.
To hear a short clip of her story, listen to the audio below:
"In situations of captivity the perpetrator becomes the most powerful person in the life of the victim, and the psychology of the victim is shaped by the actions and beliefs of the perpetrator." -- Judith Lewis Herman, "Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence"
See more of Scott Walker's stories and photos at SmallTownBigWorld.com
To get help in the Murfreesboro area:
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM & SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES