ESPN2 to air a one-hour special on domestic violence

This Tuesday, ESPN2 will air a one-hour special on domestic violence and sports under the “Outside the Lines” brand. Bob Ley will host “Domestic Violence and Sports: Out of the Shadows” this Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET on the Deuce.

Several features on the subject will be aired during the special and on the weekday editions of Outside the Lines. We have a synopsis of these reports:

Former Abuser – Ex-Denver Broncos wide receiver Vance Johnson discusses his history of abusing women.

Turning it Around – Groups including Men of Code speak to young athletes in an effort to inspire the next generation.

NFL’s Domestic Violence History — A look at how the league handled the domestic-violence issue over the past two decades.

In addition to the reports, Ley will discuss domestic violence with a panel which features espnW reporter Jane McManus, NFL executive Vice President of football operations Troy Vincent; and Shawnda Wilkinson, ex-wife of “Big Daddy” Wilkinson.

Since the story of Ray Rice hitting his wife, Janay surfaced earlier this year, domestic violence in sports stepped into the forefront and has had a major influence on the field.

The special will have a re-air on ESPN2 Wednesday at 2:30 a.m. ET/11:30 p.m. PT on Tuesday.