After losing her child due to domestic violence, Frances contacted PWDA for support to prove to the court her home was safe and she was capable of raising a child.
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Tag: domestic violence
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My experiences have taught me not to trust the police
Until my thirties, I was under the misguided illusion that police protect and serve the public.