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Posted: 1.29.2013
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Domestic Violence is Also a Teen Problem


Lia, Youth Voice
Kristen and Rep. Michele Bachmann
Violence in the home can often go unseen and unreported, but it can have a profound effect on those who go through it. While domestic violence can is often viewed as an adult problem, it is also common in teen relationships.
Why this Student Spoke Out

In this report, Lia of Youth Voice explored how domestic violence impacts her community of Broom County, N.Y.


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A bit about this Author
Youth Voice is a project at WSKG, a public media station in Binghamton, N.Y., that showcases radio pieces written and produced by a group of student reporters.

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