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Dating Violence/Abuse Hypocrisy Equitable dating/domestic violence/abuse prevention and intervention efforts for females and males will reduce the victimization of both females and males. |
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A Sensible Definition of Domestic Abuse Domestic abuse is people hurting people, over time, for the purposes of controlling them. Unlike British Government minister Jack Straw's definition that "Domestic violence is men hitting women," this definition seems a little more thoughtful and intelligent. |
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