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5. I had to look this up

Tue Jul 14, 2020, 12:02 AM

Jul 2020

In every state in Au. we have mandatory reporting by health professionials of suspected family violence. That should put an end to it?
No bloody way.

Domestic violence on the rise during pandemic
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/domestic-violence-on-the-rise-during-pandemic-20200712-p55b8q.html

I know, preachin' to the choir. So how do you get the abusers to speak up?

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9 in 10 men want their doctors to ask about domestic violence [View all] OnlinePoker Jul 2020 OP

Yeah, I am kind of confused by this. smirkymonkey Jul 2020 #4

Goes so counter to my life experience it is "unbelievable." ZZenith Jul 2020 #8

No, we're supposed to believe that this is what MEN REPORT ;) nt mr_lebowski Jul 2020 #7

Ah-ha! ZZenith Jul 2020 #9

This is hopeful canetoad Jul 2020 #2

I think it should be routine for everyone. Nevilledog Jul 2020 #3

I had to look this up canetoad Jul 2020 #5

It's one of those "when they're ready to talk" kinda things. Nevilledog Jul 2020 #6

Good. Behind the Aegis Jul 2020 #10