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It’s Not Too Late to Assess and Fix Any Gaps in Your Institution’s Clery Act Annual Security Report

September 14, 2023

Kyle Norton, Director of Regulatory Compliance at The Healy+ Group, provides an overview of some of the most common challenges for some higher education institutions regarding the Clery Act. Under the Clery Act, colleges and universities must publish and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR) in which they document specific consumer awareness information related to the institution’s safety and security programs and crime statistics for the previous three years, among many other things. The deadline for publishing this year’s ASR is October 1, 2023.

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The Hidden Driver of Productivity that Many Leaders Miss

July 25, 2023

Diedrick Graham, PhD, Vice President of Culture and Strategy at The Healy+ Group, sheds light on the importance of prioritizing belonging, well-being, and psychological safety in the workplace. Right now, organizations face unprecedented turbulence and their workforces feel the effects of that turbulence, too. Thus, organizational challenges include managing a stressed and stretched-thin workforce buffeted by the pandemic, economic uncertainty, and the demands of working in the “new normal” hybrid workplace, which has yet to stabilize and become routine.

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Department of Education Rescinds 2016 Clery Act Handbook

November 2, 2020

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Margolis Healy partners with the State of Vermont for an 18-month School Safety planning, training, and exercise initiative

October 12, 2020

Recognizing that gaps still existed in the state’s school safety planning efforts, in April of 2019 Vermont’s Agency of Education and Department of Public Safety embarked on an 18-month school safety planning, training and exercise initiative. The state selected Margolis Healy (MHA), and developed an aggressive 3 phased data driven training approach that focused on the fundamentals of developing on Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), how to design and deliver school safety drills and exercises, and Immediate Action Response Training (IART) with a specific focus on Run/Hide/Fight.

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Updated COVID-19 and Clery Act Considerations for Institutions of Higher Education

September 18, 2020

Since the U. S. Department of Education (ED) updated its COVID-19 guidance in a series of Electronic Announcements (EA), most recently on 8/21/20, MHA has worked to help you understand your current Clery Act obligations.

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Initial Considerations For Re-Imagining Safety, Security, and Law Enforcement In Educational Settings

June 26, 2020

IntroductionThe May 25, 2020 brutal murder of Mr. George Floyd by four members of the Minneapolis Police Department has, once again, re-ignited the urgent need for educational institutions to “re-imagine” how they create, maintain, and foster safe environments on their campuses. This is especially critical for institutions that maintain their own safety, security or law enforcement entity.

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COVID-19 and Clery Act Considerations for Institutions of Higher Education

March 30, 2020

As campuses continue to navigate their COVID-19 responses the Clery Act’s requirements present critical compliance challenges. Our resource provides important perspective, context, and guidance to support your efforts in flattening the curve.

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Top 5 Emergency Communications Tips

March 17, 2020

While effective communication can be challenging during normal operations, it can be even more difficult during emergencies with rapidly evolving and sometimes conflicting information quickly working its way through a 24 hour news cycle and of course social media platforms.

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Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) to Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

March 5, 2020

To prepare for possible community transmission of COVID-19, the most important thing for IHE to do now is plan and prepare. As the global outbreak evolves, IHE should prepare for the possibility of community-level outbreaks. IHE want to be ready in the event COVID-19 does appear in their communities.

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Annual Security Report Sample Table of Contents

August 6, 2019

SAMPLE Table of Contents– From the University President/Vice President/Provost (general message)– From the Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety (specific message about security initiatives/review of past year, etc. )– About the Annual Security Act (Policies for preparing the annual disclosure of crime statistics)– About the Department of Public Safety (current policies concerning campus law enforcement/working relationship with State and local police/MOUs-MOA/ Daily Crime Log)– Crime reporting procedures (including confidential reporting)Timely Warning Reports– Security of and access to campus facilities, including campus residences (in general, physical security program, i. e.

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Campus Threat Assessment Case Studies

July 9, 2019

A training tool for investigation, evaluation, and interventionThe guide was developed as part of a grant Margolis Healy received to assist colleges and universities with the adoption and implementation of campus threat assessment programs, policies, and evaluations by hosting seminars throughout the country. The Campus Threat Assessment Studies Training Tool includes:Overview on how to use the guide;Facilitator instructions;Eight case studies that serve as a guided approach to the four parts of the threat assessment process and illustrate the principles of threat assessment in practical exercises. U.

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Title IX Coordinator Sample Job Description

July 2, 2019

Margolis Healy developed this sample Title IX Coordinator job description. You may utilize this template for purposes of drafting a job description that is customized to your institution. Our experts are available for consultations on Title IX programs and compliance; for further information, contact info@margolishealy.

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Annual Security Report Sample Policy Statements

July 1, 2019

Requirement: Policies for preparing the annual disclosure of crime statistics. What does this mean?  This refers to how the annual security report is prepared.

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IACP Model Policy: Active Shooter

April 26, 2018

IACP Model Policy: Active Shooter: This model policy developed by BJA and IACP updated in April 2018 is available on the secure IACP web site. The policy, for responding officers at active shooting and similar deadly force incidents, provides protocols for assessing the threat and performing intervention tactics to limit serious injury or loss of life.

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Timely Warning Report (TWR) Decision Matrix

September 11, 2017

Timely Warning Report (TWR) Decision Matrix

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Developing a Memorandum of Understanding to Prevent and Respond Effectively to Sexual Assaults at Colleges and Universities

January 25, 2017

The White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault released a sample memorandum of understanding (MOU) PDF to provide law enforcement and institutions of higher education with language they can use when developing a formal relationship to improve communication and coordination between campuses and local law enforcement in their efforts to address the serious issue of sexual violence in higher education.  The Task Force emphasizes that the sample MOU does not constitute legal advice and that "there is no one-size-fits-all approach in this undertaking. " State and local laws vary, and agencies and IHEs may decide to leave out or include certain provisions.

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Factors to Consider When Evaluating College or University Safety

November 1, 2016

What is the universities commitment to campus safety and security? You can gauge this commitment in a number of very visible ways, starting with the campus public safety agency:Is the agency adequately resourced? Are the members of the department appropriately trained?

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Handbook for Campus Safety and Security Reporting 2016 Edition

June 23, 2016

New from the Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education the highly anticipated Handbook for Campus Safety and Security Reporting 2016 Edition, essential for Clery Act reporting.

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Common Clery Challenges

June 20, 2016

The challenges of Clery compliance have increased rather than decreased, and necessitate an employee dedicated to Clery compliance for at least 50% of their position. Our recent white paper, "Common Clery Challenges" by Director for Regulatory Compliance Michael N. Webster, covers six key areas where mistakes are made:Publication and ContentCampus Security Authorities and Data CollectionCommon Errors in Data and ReportingThe Violence Against Women Act AmendmentsTesting Your Policies and ProceduresStaffing for Clery ComplianceDownload this paper for detailed information on solutions to avoid mistakes.

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2015 Margolis Healy Campus Safety Survey Key Findings Released

October 8, 2015

Margolis Healy, with input from the National Center for Campus Public Safety, conducted an anonymous, online survey for five and a half weeks beginning in April 2015, to assess the current state of campus public safety, confirm findings from the field and information found in other recently released reports such as the Bureau of Justice Statistics' Special Report Campus Law Enforcement 2011-2012. Respondents were invited from Margolis Healy’s and the National Center's email subscribers, social media, and through partnerships with other professional associations via their membership lists and social media. A total of 513 people responded.

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Planning and Managing Security for Major Special Events

May 8, 2015

Planning and Managing Security for Major Special Events: Guidelines for Law Enforcement: Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, US Dept. Of Justice. March 2007.

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New Guidance for Title IX Coordinators Released

April 27, 2015

On Friday, April 24, 2015, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), Department of Education (ED), released three new guidance documents for Title IX Coordinators. The documents apply to all school districts (K-12), colleges and universities receiving Federal financial assistance and are inclusive of all previously released guidance documents that have been released by ED and OCR. Dear Colleague Letter: Title IX Coordinators addresses the following:Factors that should be considered when designating a Title IX CoordinatorTitle IX Coordinator's responsibilities and authoritiesTitle IX Coordinator's visibility within the school community and appropriate trainingLetter to Title IX Coordinators include the following:Explanation of accompanying resource guideExplanation of the importance of full support from your institutionTechnical support informationThe Title IX Resource Guide includes the following information:The scope of Title IXResponsibilities and authority of a Title IX CoordinatorAdministrative requirementsApplication of Title IX to various issuesCollection and reporting of informationIf you have any questions about the impact of these documents on your Title IX Coordinators, or your compliance, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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The Evolution of Campus Security Needs

April 29, 2014

Margolis Healy Senior Director of Security and Emergency Management Services Daniel R. Pascale, CPP, was invited to submit a chapter to this year's Emerging Issues in K-12 Campus Security: Leading Lawyers and School Security Experts on Creating an Emergency Response Plan, Training Staff, and Observing Warning Signs. His chapter, The Evolution of Campus Security Needs, "is intended to discuss some of the challenges facing school safety and security professionals today and into the future, and to discuss the evolving roles and responsibilities of campus safety stakeholders.

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State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training (SLATT) for College Law Enforcement

April 24, 2014

State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training (SLATT) for College Law Enforcement: This is a one- to two-day workshop designed to provide terrorism awareness training to campus law enforcement personnel. Course topics are tailored to the specific concerns of college and university campuses and include terrorism indicators, domestic and international terrorist/extremist groups, violent radicalization, and officer safety issues.

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Major Cities Campus Security Guidelines

April 24, 2014

Major Cities Campus Security Guidelines: MCC and BJA developed the Campus Security Guidelines in order to make a genuine difference in how law enforcement prevents, prepares, responds to and recovers from critical incidents on campus. The Guidelines are real operational policies, developed by the experts—local and campus law enforcement—that can be implemented across the nation. The guidelines include model Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) that can be used to assist campus law enforcement to better coordinate with their counterparts in towns, counties, and cities in protecting their campuses.

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The “I Love You Guys” Foundation

January 9, 2013

The "I Love You Guys" Foundation was created to restore and protect the joy of youth through educational programs and positive actions in collaboration with families, schools, communities, organizations and government entities.Learn more at iloveyouguys.org

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Margolis Healy Presents Special Briefing on School Security

January 3, 2013

In response to the tragic attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, Secure Community Network (www. scnus. org) coordinated and hosted the special webinar with the US Department of Homeland Security and the US Department of Justice.

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Emergency Message Templates

November 8, 2012

Emergency Message Templates General Guidelines

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5 Ways to Immediately Enhance Your Clery Compliance Program

February 6, 2012

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to disclose campus crime statistics and security information. The U. S.

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Margolis Healy Generic Clery Coordinator Job Description

November 17, 2011

Based on Margolis Healy's highly experienced team of professionals with extensive practical, policy level, and academic credentials working with institutions to meet and exceed their Clery Act compliance needs; we would like to share with you a sample, Margolis Healy-developed, Clery Act Compliance Coordinator job description.  Position InformationPosition Title: Clery Act Compliance CoordinatorDate Prepared: Nov. 2011Reports to: AVP, Police/Public Safety and SecurityPrepared by: AVP of Police/Public Safety and Security ServicesDescription:Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Police and Security Services, the Clery Act Compliance Coordinator works collaboratively with various offices at the University to ensure the institution’s compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and associated regulations.

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Ask A Mentor: How Do I Balance Social Activism With My Job?

January 31, 2024

Diedrick Graham, Debra Friedman, and Simeon Brier spoke with Law360 on ethical, professional, and personal boundaries for attorneys pursuing social justice causes outside work.To read more, click here.

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Cozen O'Connor Launches DEI Practice, Names Group Leader

January 10, 2024

Cozen O'Connor, in collaboration with Healy+ and Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, has announced the launch of their DEI Strategies & Solutions Practice. This Group comprises seasoned attorneys, insightful consultants, and adept public relations professionals with extensive experience in DEI and ESG space. They are uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive legal support, strategic training, thorough planning, consulting, detailed audits, and cutting-edge communication strategies in these areas.

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Penn State denied students access to campus crime data. A student wants a federal investigation.

November 7, 2023

Steven Healy and Kyle Norton spoke with Spotlight PA about a Penn State student who raised concerns about a decrease in crime alerts on campus and requested historical crime data under the Clery Act, but faced delays and denials. The student filed a complaint with the U. S.

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Diedrick Graham Discusses Kindness with Big Shifts Foundation

September 25, 2023

Our Vice President of Culture and Strategy, Dr. Diedrick Graham, was invited to talk to Dr. Michelle Robin of Big Shifts Foundation in advance of their 31 Days of Kindness campaign.

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In HR Executive Magazine: Diedrick Graham Sheds Light on the Impact of Psychological Safety

September 18, 2023

Diedrick Graham, PhD, Vice President of Culture and Strategy at The Healy+ Group, recently spoke to HR Executive Magazine, elaborating on the concept of safety in the organizational context and the connection between physical and psychological well-being.Read the full article here.

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On NPR Morning Edition: Steven Healy Speaks on How College Campuses Can Balance Open Access & Safety

August 29, 2023

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with our CEO Steven Healy about how college campuses can balance the need for open access with safety and security.Listen here.

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CEO, Steven J. Healy, Provides Commentary on the Transparency Behind Johns Hopkins University's Policing Model

September 27, 2022

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Margolis Healy Adds Experienced Staff and Operations Support

August 23, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, PA. – August 23, 2022 – Margolis Healy, a professional services firm and ancillary business of Cozen O’Connor, is excited to announce several key additions to its experienced staff of consultants and subject matter experts. The firm welcomes four new seasoned industry professionals to its rapidly growing consulting practice to provide strategy and expertise to workplaces, communities, schools, and campuses to create safe, welcoming, and respectful environments for their employees, students, and community members.

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3 ways to update a workplace violence prevention plan

August 22, 2022

Daniel Pascale was quoted in HR Dive discussing the increase of violence. The last few years have brought a jump in homicides, Daniel pointed on in an August 3 webinar. And sadly, he said, “we’re going to see that spill into the workplace.

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Margolis Healy Welcomes New Vice President for Regulatory Compliance Jonathan Kassa

May 2, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, PA. – May 2, 2022 – Margolis Healy is excited to announce that Jonathan Kassa has joined its consulting practice. Jonathan has led innovative national initiatives to increase community safety and victim advocacy over a career spanning 29 years.

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Cyber and Physical Security Threats for Water and Wastewater Facilities

March 11, 2022

Margolis Healy and Associates and COSECURE hosted a webinar in conjunction with PaWARN on the cyber and physical security threats that water and wastewater facilities face today. Dr. Ronald Menold of COSECURE and Daniel Pascale of Margolis Healy were joined by Mike Snyder of PaWARN for this webinar.

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UVM police investigate following shelter-in-place order

September 29, 2021

Steven Healy spoke with NBC5 about the importance of emergency alerts sent on campuses. He recommends all universities take steps to make sure there's no delay in emergency alerts. "Institutions should be testing their systems on a regular basis.

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Former UVA Assistant Vice President Gabe Gates Joins Margolis Healy

February 11, 2021

WILLISTON, VT. – February 11, 2021 – Margolis Healy is excited to announce that Gabe Gates, formerly from the University of Virginia and the Pennsylvania State University, has joined its consulting practice. Gates brings his extensive leadership experience in campus safety, Clery Act compliance, youth protection, and policy development to his role with Margolis Healy.

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MHA announces Robert L. Evans promoted to Director of K-12 Services

April 2, 2020

Earlier today, CEO and co-founder of Margolis Healy Steven Healy announced the promotion of Robert L. Evans to director of K-12 Services. Since 2014, Evans, a retired captain with the Vermont State Police and a former Army Ranger, has served in a unique role for Margolis Healy as the liaison to the Vermont Agency of Education and Department of Public Safety.

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Margolis Healy Continues to Expand with Higher Education Student Affairs Professional, Christi Hurt

September 9, 2019

WILLISTON, VT. – September 9, 2019 – Cozen O’Connor and Margolis Healy announced that Christi Hurt has joined both firms as vice president for strategic initiatives. In this newly created position, Hurt will lead strategic initiatives for both Margolis Healy and Cozen O’Connor’s Institutional Response Group.

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Vermont Schools making major disaster preparedness upgrades

June 7, 2019

Dan Pascale discussed with WCAX3 about the efforts in Vermont to keep children safe at school. Law enforcement evaluated 95 percent of schools in Vermont last year. Now, almost $700,000 from a Department of Homeland Security grant will help schools with emergency preparedness.

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Assess your unit to align with community expectations, mission

May 16, 2019

Kathy Zoner discussed with Campus Security Report about what a campus safety leader should do when creating an efficient unit. “Nothing beats face-to-face” for getting feedback on your performance, Zoner said. You can conduct surveys or hold forums.

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CEO Steven Healy discussed impacts of UNC Charlotte campus layout with the USA Today

May 7, 2019

Steven Healy discussed with the USA Today about how a campus layout impacts protecting people on campus like it did at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Universities can be particularly hard to protect against people with bad intentions. They tend to be open spaces, especially public colleges like UNCC, and it can be hard to track everyone who comes and goes.

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Margolis Healy Awarded School Safety Planning and Training Contract as Part of Vermont’s School Safety Strategy

April 29, 2019

BURLINGTON, VT. – April 29, 2019 – Margolis Healy today announced that the firm will partner with Vermont’s Department of Public Safety to provide school safety planning, training, and exercise assistance to Vermont schools. This partnership marks the second phase of a school safety strategy announced by the Scott Administration in February 2018, following the first phase of a statewide school safety assessment overseen by DPS.

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Margolis Healy to discuss PSU campus safety report at March 7 board meeting

March 7, 2019

Margolis Healy will be discussing our campus safety report during a special meeting with the Board of Trustees, PSU community and public. Click here for the full story.

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Margolis Healy Welcomes Kathy Zoner, Former Chief of Police at Cornell University

March 5, 2019

Kathy Zoner — who worked for 27 years in the Cornell Police Department, the last decade serving as the university’s chief of police — joins Margolis Healy as director of organizational assessments. Kathy will manage all projects related to campus safety assessments including management and staffing studies, post-incident reviews, special investigations, and other projects related to campus safety and security. “I am excited for the opportunity to more broadly share the vast human relations knowledge and positive police-community relationship building I have gained while at Cornell.

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Cozen O’Connor Acquires Margolis Healy

August 3, 2017

Cozen O’Connor Acquires Safety and Security Consulting FirmMargolis Healy & Associates serves universities, colleges, K-12 schools, government agencies, and private entities across the country on matters of safety and security Philadelphia, August 3, 2017 - Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce the acquisition of Margolis Healy & Associates, LLC, a leading consulting firm specializing in safety and security and regulatory compliance in the United States. This acquisition by a business subsidiary of Cozen O’Connor comes six months after Cozen O’Connor launched the country’s premier Institutional Response Group led by Gina Maisto Smith and Leslie Gomez. The highly accomplished attorneys in the Institutional Response Group provide legal advice and guidance to assist institutions in preventing and responding to sexual and gender-based harassment and violence, child abuse, and other forms of interpersonal violence.

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