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Reporting Domestic Violence in LGBT Relationships

For LGBT couples, reporting domestic violence is particularly sensitive, says executive director of the Family Justice Center in Prince George’s County. She spoke with News4’s Pat Lawson Muse about why.

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Reporting Domestic Violence in LGBT Relationships

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