In the news: Message for bystanders…
• February 19, 2016 • 6 CommentsPosted in crumbs, domestic violence, In the news..., justice?, picture or meme this, prevention, quotes, sexual assault
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Fight for your dreams…
• February 5, 2016 • Leave a CommentPosted in crumbs, picture or meme this, quotes
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Why some victims of domestic violence just can’t walk away
• December 20, 2015 • 2 CommentsPosted in domestic violence, justice?, sexual assault
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