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Seminar focuses on ways to tackle domestic abuse

by Edinburgh Family Lawyer Friday, 02 December 2011 Category Domestic Violence 0 Comments

Edinburgh City Council has chaired a seminar on domestic abuse which looked at how different agencies involved in domestic violence should work together to tackle the problem. The event was part of the International 16 Days of Action Opposing Violence Against Women campaign which runs until 10th December.

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