Why can’t we stop the DV crisis?
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Why can’t we stop the DV crisis?

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 22, 202615 min
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Another string of suspected domestic violence attacks across a single weekend has once again seen the number of women and children killed this year climb. And, once again, their deaths have turned up the volume of calls for governments to do more to prevent domestic, family and sexual violence. Today, ABC political reporter Claudia Long on why, despite decades of effort, federal and state governments are still struggling with how to stop these tragic outcomes. Featured: Claudia Long, ABC political reporter

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