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This movie deals with sensitive issues, including domestic violence and suicide.

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12-06 HIM OR YOU - ONE OF YOU WILL DIE

KNOWING THE DATE OF YOUR DEATH

MEANS YOU ALREADY HAVE STARTED DYING.

Emergency service, how can I help you?

Hello, this is Anna on Prenzlauer Allee, and there has been an emergency.

And I think somebody died.

It's dark. I don't feel safe.

- Come quickly. There are injured people. - Help is on the way. Please stay calm.

According to the police, the Calendar Killer writes

his victim's date of death in blood on the wall.

- Accident location? - A person is unconscious.

- Blood everywhere! - I need help!

Come quickly!

I think I am being followed.

THE CALENDAR KILLER

Walk Me Home Helpline, good evening. How may I help you?

Yes.

But this is the Walk Me Home Helpline.

We stay on the phone with people as they walk home.

Between 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.

For your issue, you need to call 115, the Citizens' Services Helpline.

But there won't be anyone right now.

Right.

Call them tomorrow morning.

They'll be able to tell you how to proceed with your complaint.

Thank you for the nice chat, too.

Walk Me Home Helpline, good evening. How may I help you?

Hi, this is Caro.

Hello, Caro.

I'm at the bus stop at Mexikoplatz and...

There are some guys across the street.

They keep staring. I'm scared they're going to come over.

Are you waiting for the bus?

Yeah, for the 109. It should be here by now.

Okay, Caro.

How many guys are there? How old?

Five.

I have no idea how old they are.

Young. They're all wearing hoodies.

Okay. Don't show them your fear.

Stand under a streetlight, so you're well-lit.

- They're coming over. What do I do? - Stay calm.

- Are there any parked cars there? - Yes.

- Go over there and hit the hood. - Why?

Just do it.

- What are you doing? - Stupid bitch.

Okay. They ran off.

Well done.

- Here comes my bus. - Very good.

Stay on the line until you're on the bus, okay?

Okay.

Are you safe?

Yes.

Thank you.

Well, have a nice evening.

Have a nice evening.

In the darkest depths of the oceans where the game of predator and prey...

I think nowadays you cannot believe anyone anymore.

Then say it. What do you think?

The date of the victim's death was written on the wall in blood each time.

This is the modus operandi to which the murderer now owes his name,

Calendar Killer.

So far, this handwriting is the only lead to the murderer.

Pay attention to the particular squiggle at the end of the number "2."

Do you recognize this handwriting?

Have you ever seen it...

DAD INCOMING CALL

Good evening.

Walk Me Home Helpline. How may I help you?

This is the Walk Me Home Helpline. You just called us.

How can I help you?

As you're not answering, I'll ask... Are you being harassed or threatened?

Cough if you're being threatened.

- Hello? - Who's there?

- The Walk Me Home Helpline. - Why did you call me?

That's not possible. I don't know who you are.

- I don't have your number until now. - Then it was probably my phone.

Would you rather speak to a female colleague?

I can connect you right away.

No. There's no need.

Don't hang up, please.

I can hear that you're in trouble.

- Are you injured? - It's too late.

What happened? How can I help you?

It's too late.

Too late? Why?

I'm going to be killed tonight.

Killed?

- Why do you think that? - He announced it.

May I ask your name?

My name is Jules. Jules Tannberg.

Klara...

Klara Vernet.

All right, Klara.

Who wants to kill you?

I'm very tired.

Nobody will believe me anyway.

Yes, I believe you.

Talking to you is pointless. I'm sorry.

It's too late.

It's too late.

Do you know who wants to kill you?

Yes.

Who?

The Calendar Killer.

You don't believe me, do you?

I do.

Of course, I do.

What makes you think it's him?

He wrote it on the wall...

with a photo of me and my husband.

Underneath, it said...

12-06. One of you will die. Him or you.

DECEMBER 6 21:31

12-06 HIM OR YOU - ONE OF YOU WILL DIE

3 KOSER STREET

27 RENATA STREET

I don't see any other option than...

Klara, if you're being threatened, you have to tell the police.

I already did. But they didn't believe me.

That I woke up in a basement with a death threat on the wall...

I couldn't prove anything.

When was that?

A few weeks ago.

I can't remember properly.

I woke up in a park

and went straight home.

- Are you at home now? - No.

Why not?

Are you scared that the killer is there?

What about your husband?

- He won't help me. - Why not?

Because he thinks I imagined it all.

That's also what he told the police.

He was so embarrassed and I was very ashamed.

But no one makes up something like that. Isn't your husband worried?

He's being threatened, too.

He just laughed at me.

It's nothing to laugh about.

NO STREET NOISE QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD

Where are you now, Klara?

I shouldn't have told you any of this. I'm sorry. I...

But at least I've made it this far.

What do you mean "this far"?

Are you in a garage?

Are you driving away?

Klara?

What are you going to do?

What are you up to?

Please wait a moment.

Stay on the line for a moment.

Klara...

- Don't do anything hasty, please. - I'm not. Why do you think that?

I worked at the Berlin Fire Department's call center for many years.

I know how it sounds when someone is in major distress.

You've called us three times already...

but not because of the Calendar Killer.

- Why did you call then? - I was scared to walk home in the dark.

Isn't that what this service is for?

Yes, of course.

Forgive me.

VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. CREDIBLE?

May I ask you a question?

What?

Is everything okay at home?

Yes, absolutely.

Where's your husband now?

- Why are you walking alone at night? - Why are you asking all these questions?

Because in our notes, it says there's a suspicion of domestic violence.

- These conversations are recorded? - Yes, why?

So everything I tell you is documented?

Yes, but only for 48 hours. And it's covered by data protection.

- Why? - So...

So if something were to happen to me tonight,

then the police would find out about this conversation?

What are you getting at?

A killer is after you.

And you won't go to the police or home to your husband. Why?

27 RENATA STREET

You don't believe me either.

Are you being abused?

Yes.

I am sorry.

You're afraid.

It's even worse than that.

It's the kind of fear...

that makes you want to tear your skin off,

so that you'll stop from burning up inside.

Hell's most evil trick is to disguise itself as paradise.

Good evening.

Thank you.

Good evening, Mr. Gerrich.

Oh, the von Bülows.

They made a big donation to the election campaign. Nice people.

Thank you for dressing the way I've asked you to, Klara.

You look fantastic.

My pleasure.

Klara.

My goodness.

How are you? We never see you anymore.

Wow.

- Martin, congratulations on the new job. - Thank you.

- How's the air up there? - Quite thin.

But it can blow right in your face if you're not careful.

- You look fantastic, Meret. - Thank you.

May I introduce you? Dr. Paul Wassmann, our new associate.

- Nice to meet you. - This is Dr. Martin Vernet.

Our State Secretary of the Interior for three weeks now.

And this is my traitorous friend, Klara, one of the best lawyers at our firm,

until she discovered life as a full-time mom.

- Don't you miss work just a little? - I do sometimes.

I really hope you'll come back to us.

- Maybe when Amelie starts school... - If Klara prefers to raise our daughter,

then she should do it.

I miss her.

Let's go for coffee, at least. And you can bring Amelie.

I promise.

- Martin. - Enjoy your evening.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

Dear Lord, doesn't she ever stop?

Be glad you don't have to deal with her anymore.

Actually, it's a shame I don't see her anymore.

But you have me and Amelie.

That's true.

So... let's celebrate our anniversary.

- Evening. - Thank you.

Thank you.

So here's to an exciting night.

Enjoy your meal.

I know you don't like seafood,

but you need protein for what's planned later.

What do we have planned tonight?

I am sorry.

So sorry.

Have you stopped taking your pills?

Damn it, Klara.

Do I need to have you admitted to the clinic again?

- Martin, I'm fine. - I'm warning you.

I won't let Amelie have a mentally deranged mother.

- I can't stomach the pills. - The doctor can prescribe something else.

- Forgive me. - So...

Time to eat.

How long is the babysitter staying?

Vigo will stay until we get home.

Give me your phone.

Welcome to our VP Night.

I'm here for you, whatever you might desire.

What's a VP Night?

Very exclusive.

Martin, please. I'd like to go.

You haven't even finished your drink.

What's the matter? These women are being paid very well for their services.

The entrance fee is donated to the Children's Foundation.

It's a good thing.

Martin, please.

It's for a good cause.

He must have put something in the champagne.

That's horrible.

I only regained consciousness because of the pain.

Martin, please...

Klara, you must leave your husband.

Yes.

I should have done it a long time ago. It's just...

I don't want Amelie to find out what he's done to me.

That's understandable. You didn't want to hurt her...

- How old is your daughter? - Amelie is six.

I have a daughter, too. Her name is Fabienne.

She's six, too.

- Where is your daughter now? - She's asleep.

And who's looking after her? Is she alone?

Of course not.

We've got a babysitter.

Can you believe that he's a good father?

It's hard to believe, but it's true.

Amelie loves him.

I have to go, now, before he finds me.

Where are you?

You are closing a garage door.

You opened a car door. What are you planning?

For what I'm planning to do, it's better if I'm alone.

No.

No, don't do that.

Please don't do it.

Don't tell me what to do.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry, but you cannot do this.

Don't do this! Don't do this, please!

I am begging you.

Klara! Klara, please!

MARTIN - I always know where you are! Brace yourself!

Either the Calendar Killer or Martin will kill me.

So I'd rather do it myself.

If you do this...

Amelie will never get over it.

Believe me.

I can hear that you're not driving.

I am begging you. Please stop. We'll find a way.

Klara?

Hello? Klara, please.

Enough!

I don't want to have to take her to the ER.

I don't want to have to take her to the ER.

You did well, darling.

Let's take a little break, okay?

Please take care of my wife.

Come. I'll show you to our powder room.

I'll go get you a stronger painkiller.

Did your wife enjoy it?

You never forget the first time.

Excuse me, please.

- Where's my wife? - She must still be in the powder room.

Yo, this is Vigo. Feel free to leave a message after the beep.

Hi, Vigo.

This message is for Amelie.

Hi, sweetie.

Mommy!

I just wanted to tell you how much I love you.

It wasn't your fault, you hear me?

I love you so much.

CALLING

DAD INCOMING CALL

I have no time right now. Call tomorrow.

How come? What's wrong?

- An emergency. - An emergency?

I thought you were still on leave?

- I'm not at the emergency switchboard. - So where are you?

Walk Me Home Helpline. Voluntary.

There's a woman who wants to kill herself.

Then call the police.

I don't know where she is.

- Maybe I can help you? - That would be a first.

Tell me her name, and I'll find out where she is.

No, I'm not allowed to.

Jules, you're talking to a woman who wants to kill herself.

I can imagine what that's doing to you.

- You can? - Yes. I can.

You want to save her,

- after the incident with Dajana... - Stop it!

- Where are you? - At home. Where else?

What?

Jules, I want to help you. Damn it. I'm your father.

- Congrats on that realization. - Tell me what you know.

So, what's her name?

All right. It's up to you.

- If it all goes wrong and you haven't... - Her name is Klara.

- Klara... Klara what? - Vernet.

That's it?

She was at the Le Zen Hotel today.

There must be some secret pervert club there.

That's news to me.

But I'll ask around. I still know someone there.

Stay out of everything else, okay?

Further snow showers are expected in Berlin tonight.

So please drive carefully, or make yourself comfortable at home.

It's 10:03 p.m. The next news will be at 11:00 p.m.

Thank God. How are you feeling?

Shitty.

I feel sick. I threw up.

I can't go on. I am so tired.

Where are you now?

Where the Calendar Killer will never find me...

Why is this so important to you?

Why can't you just leave me alone?

I'm sure you can't imagine it, but...

I know exactly what you're going through.

I've been on the phone with women like you for a long time.

Women who were crying because their men had beaten them half to death.

And were you able to help them?

I tried.

Over and over again.

But as soon as the police arrived,

suddenly everything was only half as bad, and the men got away with it.

I don't understand it.

Why do women put up with it?

Because they're financially dependent.

Or they don't want to take the kids from their dad.

Because they're ashamed.

Because they don't know where to go.

Or they think they're to blame for the beatings.

Because they're terrified it'll only get worse, and they'll be killed.

Or the husband has some hold over the woman and is blackmailing her.

Klara, put an end to this misery, but don't end your life.

Why is it so important to you? You don't know me at all.

I told you about my daughter. Fabienne?

Yes.

Her mother killed herself.

Ever since that, Fabienne hasn't been doing...

Why are you telling me all this?

To make me feel guilty?

No.

Her mother was in a clinic.

At first, it seemed things would be okay.

The doctors at Berger Hof...

- That was the clinic she was in. - Berger Hof?

- I was there, too. - What? What for?

Dissociative disorders.

Sometimes, I see things that aren't there.

- Were they able to help you? - Yes, they did.

But I have to take medication.

And Martin threatens to have me admitted again for every little thing.

Dajana suffered from severe depression.

I had hoped that they would be able to help her, but...

It was too late.

You're not the only one who's been through hell.

Mommy! Please open the door!

Mommy! It's on fire!

Mommy!

Mommy!

We can't get out!

Hurry, there's a fire, and I hear someone screaming.

It's a child.

The firefighters will be there in under two minutes.

Do not open the door!

It could cause a back draft, and you'll be in flames.

- Please leave the building. - But what about the kid? The screams...

My colleagues will take care of it. Please get out of there.

Just a moment.

- Yes? - Incident command vehicle 26. Stelling.

Tannberg, what's going on? There's nothing here.

- What do you mean? - There's no fire anywhere here.

Okay.

- Mr. Damelow? - Yes? Where are you?

There's no fire in Brandenburgische Street.

What?

- That prank will be expensive. - Oh, God.

I was in a panic, and I gave you the wrong address.

- Where are you? - I am so sorry.

I'm at 24 Prince Regent Street. Third floor.

- Please repeat that. - 24 Prince Regent Street. Hello?

Let me through! Damn it!

What happened?

Dajana locked up the kids in their rooms.

She wanted to spare them the sight of their dead mother in the bathtub.

My little ones tried desperately to get out.

Fabienne managed to hide in the closet.

She was taken to the hospital.

My son was probably playing with a leftover birthday candle.

She must have noticed the smoke.

But it was too late.

She wanted to unlock the door.

But she had no strength left.

I am sorry.

Look at me.

Just a moment. I need to check something.

Stay on the line.

Turn around!

Come over here.

Show your face.

Klara!

12-06 HIM OR YOU

Look at me. Look at me.

Now... turn around.

Show me your face.

Klara! Look at me!

Look at me! Look at me!

Turn around.

Now show me your face.

Klara!

Look at me!

Mommy?

Klara, I'm back.

Jules... he was here.

- He was here. - Who?

The Calendar Killer. He was here in the cabin.

Listen. This is what we'll do.

I'll send a cab to take you straight home.

Give me the address.

I'd rather take my car.

No, wait.

I'll send you something.

12-06 HIM OR YOU

Now they'll have to believe me.

The police and Martin.

He said it was just another one of my delusions.

He asked how anyone would know when I was in the parking garage.

Martin wanted to have me readmitted to Berger Hof.

He has left you completely alone with your fear.

The more I think about it...

the more I believe...

I believe that Martin's behind it all.

Why?

He's the only one who always knows where I am.

He knows the cabin.

He's got the videos.

He's using my illness against me.

And on December 6...

We got married on December 6.

Please drive home right away and get your child.

We'll meet in front of your apartment.

I'll help you.

You don't know him.

He always wins.

Not this time.

Jules.

He's here.

Klara, is someone there?

Klara, tell me what's happening?

Klara, is there someone in your house?

Can you hear me? Is someone there?

Can you hear me? Klara, please...

DECEMBER 6

- What? - Is the woman still on the line?

Where are you?

I'm standing here in front of Le Zen.

And you?

- Did you find out anything? - The manager was beside himself.

Obviously, he's going to deny it.

He would have told me. Trust me.

- Did you really look everywhere? - Yes, there's nothing there.

Jules, do you hear me? The woman lied to you.

Why should I believe you more than her?

- Given all the times you lied to Mom... - The woman is lying.

And I swear to you. Her suicide story doesn't add up.

NETWORK NOT AVAILABLE

Klara!

This is Klara Vernet's voicemail. Please leave a message after the beep.

Klara, please call me back. Please. I'm begging you.

Hey!

Calm down. Just calm down.

Hey, calm down.

Hey, calm down!

I won't hurt you.

Come on. I'll help you.

I'm Hendrik.

Come on. I'll help you.

Come on.

Come. It's alright.

Klara!

It's Hendrik, right?

Just let me out somewhere when we get to the city.

It looks like you need a doctor.

I'll get you to the next ER.

It's nice that you're concerned. But I'm fine.

Just let me out anywhere in the city.

NO NETWORK

How come you're driving around at night in a Santa costume?

Bachelor's party.

I'm a stripper.

You should see my underpants.

Red with a white pom-pom in front of the family jewels.

What? It pays the rent.

WALK ME HOME HELPLINE 3 MISSED CALLS

INCOMING CALL

Klara! Are you all right? What happened?

I saw him.

The Calendar Killer was in our cabin.

But I made it out.

- Where are you now? - On my way to the city. I got a ride.

- Who with? - Santa Claus.

- Excuse me? - Don't worry about it.

Listen. Martin must be on his way home. I have to get to Amelie before him.

Please be careful.

You shouldn't trust anyone tonight.

Daddy!

Please stay on the line. I need to check on my daughter.

Mommy.

Daddy.

Is everything okay?

No. No, she is burning up.

I need to check if there's any liquid fever medication left.

Mommy.

Mommy.

Daddy.

Mommy.

Can you sing?

- What? - Sing?

Well...

Put the phone next to Fabienne's ear.

Behold, the moon has risen

The golden stars, they glisten

Upon the heavens bright

The forests rest in shadows

And from the quiet meadows

White haze rises into the night

Dajana used to always sing that to Fabienne.

Is she calmer now?

Yes, she is.

Thank you.

I can't leave Amelie all alone.

I have to be there for her.

I mustn't destroy her life.

I've let that happen to me all these years.

I loved Martin.

But I can't do it anymore.

I have to go home to my daughter...

and finally leave Martin.

I'll help you if you want.

I can make sure you and Amelie are safe.

Just tell me where you are and...

- I'll come. - You've already helped me enough.

I have to do this alone.

And with the photo, I have proof that the Calendar...

That I didn't just imagine it all. Now they have to believe me.

Just another hour and December 6 will be over.

My offer still stands.

Thank you, Jules.

My pleasure, Klara.

What was that all about?

The Calendar Killer is after you?

Can I get one of those?

Sure.

Another pack should be in the box back there.

My first one in 15 years.

Do you have a light?

Where is it?

- Stop the car. Right now! - Hey, calm down.

I always have the taser with me.

- Calm down! - Open the door!

- Take it easy! - Open!

I won't hurt you.

Okay?

Everything is fine. Really.

I'm not going to hurt you.

Hey, what...

Martin!

Stop it!

It wasn't nice of you to take off earlier.

Get in!

- We can't just leave him. He'll freeze! - Get in. Now!

Let go!

I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry.

You must have known I'd find you.

Who was that?

I saw footprints in front of the house.

Didn't you go into the bedroom?

The bedroom?

What's that?

A death threat from the Calendar Killer.

The Calendar Killer?

Klara, don't start with all that again.

I'll drive back there tomorrow.

If it's really written there, I'll call the police.

But if you're just making it up again, I'll take you back to Berger Hof.

I was in the garage. I saw the tube.

Don't ever do that again.

What are you doing?

I'm checking if Vigo texted me.

I was thinking about us.

Last year, after I took you to the ER in Potsdam...

When we went back home and I cooked for you,

you asked me for the thousandth time why I don't get therapy.

The truth is, I started therapy.

But the guy just reeled off the usual spiel.

How I lacked confidence

because I had an abusive father and a mother who ran away.

I don't need a therapist for that.

You see?

I have no problem saying it.

If there was a self-help group like the AA where you had to introduce yourself,

I'd do it.

I'd stand up and say,

"Hello. My name is Martin. I'm 44 and I beat my wife."

And that's supposed to justify everything?

You need to stop provoking me, Klara.

Provoking you?

- I'm provoking you? - Yes.

How?

Why didn't you leave a long time ago?

You just put up with it. The beatings, the shouting.

You let it all happen, Klara. Every punch, every kick.

Let it happen?

I let you...

drag me to that perverted club?

Let you offer me up...

to be whipped like a piece of meat?

- Are you serious? - I didn't say that.

But you make me angry so often, just by being there.

How can I respect you if you don't even respect yourself?

You scare the shit out of me every day, Martin.

I know.

And I'm sorry about that.

Do you believe me?

Do you believe that I love you?

I'll tell you something. You won't leave me!

Do you understand me?

Drive me home.

I want to be with my daughter.

I can help you.

So...

brace yourself for what's coming.

You won't touch me in front of Amelie.

Don't tell me what to do.

Never touch me again.

Klara!

Klara!

Vigo?

Vigo?

Behold, the moon has risen

The golden stars, they glisten

Upon the heavens bright

Amelie?

The forests rest in shadows

And from the quiet meadows

White haze rises into the night

Hello, Klara.

Jules?

What's wrong with Amelie?

Don't worry. She's fine.

Just a sleeping pill.

Where's Martin?

Where's Vigo?

Let's leave her bedroom.

Or she'll wake up.

Jules, why are you here?

Let her sleep.

12-06 HIM OR YOU

Please don't.

It's time.

Where's your husband?

Please.

Let me show you something.

I saw everything he did to you.

There are cameras in every room.

What I saw is unbearable.

Drop it.

Don't make it so difficult.

Ten minutes left.

Now it's Klara or Martin.

So, where is he?

Jules...

It's close to midnight.

I told you I'm leaving Martin. Why does he have to die?

I just want to leave him and take Amelie with me.

Why do you still stand up for him?

You know he deserves it.

Jules, stop this madness.

The madness is what you let him do to you.

Where is your husband?

Now it's your chance to take back control of your life.

It's him or you.

Four more minutes.

You have to kill him.

Stay quiet.

And Fabienne?

What happened to Fabienne?

Fabienne is dead. She didn't make it.

She died in the hospital.

You have to get this bastard out of your life.

And then?

What happens then? You can't just let me go.

Trust me.

I have a plan.

I'm on your side.

It's 11.57 p.m.

You will kill him.

Or I will kill you.

Three minutes.

Take it.

- I can't do it. Please. - Come on.

Jules, please.

Think of everything he did to you.

This man made your life a living hell!

Do you even realize the chance I'm giving you?

Two minutes.

Jules, please...

- What? - Don't you...

Don't you understand?

Martin's death won't bring Dajana back.

Well...

That's true.

You're smart.

So was Dajana.

But what she went through as a child, her father's abuse,

a mother who kept quiet and looked the other way...

It broke her.

And when she took her own life, she took my children's lives with her.

And she took mine, too.

I do what I do to give women like you

the chance to fight back.

One minute.

You can do it.

Think of Amelie.

She needs you.

But not a father like him.

I'm sorry.

Okay, please...

Be still.

How? Where?

The carotid artery.

Like this?

Yes.

Forgive me.

Klara!

You two deserve each other.

He's my son.

I'm sorry.

I wanted to protect you from him.

But I was too late.

I was too late.

I recognized his handwriting on TV.

- How did he survive that? - A nightmare.

It must have been a nightmare.

Yes, you could say that.

My wife and I were incredibly lucky.

It was unimaginable.

And our daughter is still so young.

Ladies and gentlemen,

may I ask you to switch off your phones and take your seats.

We will now begin with the award for outstanding achievements in service.

I'm delighted to be representing

our Senator of the Interior, Dr. Herrmann,

who, as you know, is still recovering,

in presenting these special medals of honor

to ten of our service officers.

Last year, we had...

Hello. My name is Martin. I'm 44 and I beat my wife.

You let it all happen, Klara. Every punch, every kick.

Drag me to that perverted club?

Are you serious?

You won't leave me!

Do you understand me?

You see? I have no problem...

In view of the fact that we...

you make me angry so often just by being there.

You just put up with it.

Hello. My name is Martin. I'm...

What's going on?

If you don't even respect yourself?

Mr. Vernet.

We are taking you into custody.

Criminal charges have been filed against you for sexual assault,

serious bodily harm, coercion, and insult on a sexual basis.

I would ask you, in your own interest, to follow us without causing a scene.

What are you doing?

I'm checking if Vigo texted me.

LATEST ISSUE 5 YEARS FOR MARTIN VERNET

This story is fictional.

Nevertheless, intimate partner violence is a cruel reality.

In Germany, one in four women experiences physical or sexual violence

in their relationship at least once in their life.

Women from all social classes are affected.