Victim Advocate Alex Mandalakis (played by Academy Award-winner Olympia Dukakis) works tirelessly to protect a woman who has survived a brutal axe attack, attempting to secure her safety within a women's shelter.
Lesbian police constable Maria Roach (Jennie Raymond) is introduced as part of the multidisciplinary team dealing with the legal and physical aftermath of these violent incidents. Key Themes & Style
The show emphasizes how different agencies—legal, social work, and medical—must collaborate to support a single victim.
The series became the highest-rated original drama in OUTtv's history following its launch. You can find more details about the production and cast on the Sex & Violence IMDb page. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more "Sex & Violence" Social Work (TV Episode 2013) - IMDb
The Canadian drama series which debuted in 2013 on OUTtv, focuses on the harrowing realities of domestic and intimate partner violence through the eyes of those who provide support to victims. The premiere episode, titled "Social Work," establishes the series' gritty and uncompromising tone. Episode Summary: "Social Work" (S1, E1)
Social worker Drucie MacKay (Jackie Torrens) manages the placement of two troubled children into a foster home with a gay couple, Stephen and Steven, highlighting the complexities of the foster care system.