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Trauma-informed conversations can be difficult for everyone involved. This is a great article with several things to keep in mind when wading into hard conversations with survivors. 


How to Have Trauma-Informed Conversations with Survivors of Domestic Violence – California Health Report (calhealthreport.org)

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