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“Even child abuse specialists do not routinely screen for domestic violence. This shows how much more education we need to do, even among experts, to understand the known links between violence of the child and the parent.”

Quote by Jocelyn Brown

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Jocelyn Brown, born on November 25, 1950, is an American soul and funk singer. Her musical career began in the 1970s, and she is known for her distinctive voice and emotional expressiveness. more

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