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CHANGING THE WAY THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM RESPONDS TO INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE

Domestic Violence Screening in Medical and Mental Health Care Settings

Overcoming Barriers to Screening, Identifying, and Helping Partner Violence Victims

Pages 61-99 | Published online: 22 Sep 2008

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