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First Name: Jennifer
Last Name: Burnham
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I'm a Resource Broker for child care. I help build connections between health and child care resource & referral programs (R&R) at the national, state & local levels. I also work extenssively in the area of inclusive child care.
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Don't know, just checking it out for the first time
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First Name: Diane
Last Name: Gillit
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I am the contract manager for a 5 county/8 city rural public health department in West Texas. Total population of the entire health dept is appx. 50,000. We are the primary contractor with the Texas Dept. of Health for the area.
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We are in the process of updating our Community Needs Assessments and are looking for some fresh ideas.
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First Name: Mary
Last Name: Scott
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Executive Director, Louisiana Primary Care Association, MSW, LCSW- The Association advocates on behalf of the uninsured and underserved, promoting 100% health care access and 0 health disparities in Louisiana.
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I actually wanted to develop a community develop tool box for use by local communities as we work to expand access to health care in rural and underserved urban communities. You have already done the work. Thanks a million!
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First Name: Dawn Marie
Last Name: Craik
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I am the Health Planner 3 for the Maternal and Child section of the State Department of Health. I work a lot with statistics, mapping and graphing. I am also very involved with the Annual Block Grant.
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First Name: Jennifer
Last Name: Crouse
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I work for Vision for Children at Risk, a nonprofit research and advocacy organization focused on child well-being.
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Research, best practices information
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First Name: Ellis
Last Name: Neufeld
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I am a pediatric hematologist at Children's Hospital in Boston. Our center is the site of the Boston Center for Genetic Blood Disorders, a a federal MCHB-funded project to improve comprehensive care for children with sickle cell disease, thalassemia syndromes, and other inherited blood diseases.
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Part of the grant mandate is to expand community-based services. This is also a key goal for our hospital in general. I am looking for similar projects elsewhere.
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First Name: pauline
Last Name: ginnety
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I'm an independent researcher in the area of community development and health.
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I'm just beginning to explore its potential as I am currently trying to develop a toolbox for use in N.I.
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First Name: mark
Last Name: kieren
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I work in the managed health care department for boehringer ingelheim, and I am seeking people who are interested in leArning more about prevention of secondary stroke/tia
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I don't know yet, for sure.
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First Name: mark
Last Name: kieren
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I work in the managed health care department for a global pharma company, and I am seeking people who are interested in learning more about prevention of secondary stroke/tia
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I don't know yet, for sure.
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First Name: Carole
Last Name: Braesch
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I am the project coordinator for an underage drinking prevention coalition. I have a background in substance abuse treament/addictions and prevention education. Coalition building is a new experience.
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Since this is a new area to me, I have found the toolbox very helpful. We are in the process of doing a community needs assessment, your piece on needs assessment is very helpful. Grant writing is also a new experience, I have found your piece on Grant Writing to be useful and a valuable piece of information that I can use.
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First Name: Rose
Last Name: White
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I am an administrator in the Housing and Neighborhood Development Department. This department is responsible for administration of CDBG, ESG and HOME funds.
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Don't know yet.
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First Name: fauna
Last Name: yarrow
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Community Health Educator
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Haven't seen it yet
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First Name: fauna
Last Name: yarrow
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Community Health Educator
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Haven't seen it yet
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First Name: Gordon
Last Name: Hall
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Manager of Community Economic Development Initiatives. Specialize in developing processes and tools to assist communities in mapping their assets (individual - abilities, experiences, interests, and community assets). Data is entered into a database (built specifically for and by that community). The information contained in the database can then be used for individual, association and community strategic planning purposes. It is not only a measure of the current capacity of the community (and individual) but it discovers assets within the community that can be utilized to fill apparent gaps. We have worked with various communities - geographic, disabled, government departments, organizations, health centres, etc. - to help them identify their assets. Our mandate at Acadia Centre for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (an affiliate of Acadia University) is to work with individuals and communities to help them discover and recognize their motivations (derived from interests) for the establishment of enterprises. At this point, they enter the typical process for business development. What we do in community development is complimentary to this purpose, because we measure the degrees of ability, experience and interest and can help individuals and communities identify opportunities, gaps and assets available to them to fill those gaps. If you would like more information, just email me and I can forward you samples of what has been accomplished.
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First Name: Nancy
Last Name: Sikes-Kline
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As a historic preservationist I have come to realize I must advocate. This takes organization. Your website is helpful for this purpose. However, I am looking specifically looking for information on how to host a candidates forum. Election years are a very good time to ask important questions related to our interests.
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First Name: Dale
Last Name: Smith
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A social worker/social activist for 25 years, who currently teaches community oriented social work at Western Kentucky University.
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First Name: Helen
Last Name: Deines
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I teach practice in a justice-focused MSW program. My practice interests focus on power-building services for vulnerable groups and work with HIV-affected/infected folks.
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First Name: Prescott
Last Name: Eaton
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Windows 98 President, Federation of Georgia Homeowners Inc.
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First Name: Debra
Last Name: Harris
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I teach at California State University in Fresno, CA. Am interested in this area, which I used in my dissertation for my PhD.
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First Name: Yvette
Last Name: Bradford
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I am a Planner at Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, one of the largest area agencies on aging in the U.S. I am interested in community planning for groups that are underserved by formal service providers.
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First Name: Aaron
Last Name: Beckerman
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1. I lead a group composed of physicians-in-training. 2. I am interested in assessment/evaluation issues in group work. 3. In terms of political action, I am interested in learning more about interdisciplinary advocacy groups.
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First Name: Anne
Last Name: Wennerstrand-Elkins
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I am a social worker working in community mental health - my focus is groupwork specifically addressing women's health and empowerment. I teach groupwork at Hunter College School of Social Work, New York City and also teach at NYU School of Education.
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First Name: laurel
Last Name: janssen breen
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professor of nursing (rn/bsn) community health course.
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will use as supplemental resource for students to access during community health assessment component of course
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First Name: Sue
Last Name: Magill
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I am a MSW working with the homeless and working poor at a non-profit(Dixie Care & Share). Our organization has partnered with a newly formed free clinic to provide quality medical care to the above population. As the clinic is new, we are all learning as we go. We have the cooperation of our local physicians, Health Department and state Health Department. I am constantly looking for ideas as well help to help our organization be more effecient as well educating the general public about our organizations.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
I just happen to stumble on this web site and am educating myself as I go.
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First Name: Paul
Last Name: Longo
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I am the Field Coordinator in the Department of Social Work at Monmouth University.
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Monmouth University, in the Department of Social Work, offers a concentration (Master of Social Work level) in International and Community Development. I am always interested in community development information, field placements, and social action information. Our program is the only one of its kind in the United States and focuses on development both locally and internationally.
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First Name: Karen
Last Name: Hopkins
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I am an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
I find this site helpful for teaching courses in Community Practice and Human Service Management.
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First Name: Gizaw
Last Name: Tsehai
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I am a physician(surgeon)originally from Ethiopia.At present working in Community Health Department of Hennepin County of the City of Minneapolis. My area of focus is in health disparities of minority groups, immigrants and refugees. One of the major tasks which is facing me is to organize the communities and establish partnership with them. I found the toolbox a treasure source for my future work and I hope to establish a working relationship with you and try not only to benefit from your efforts but also contribute with my extensive experience in international health problems and how it can be adapted to the situation in USA where the population is gradually becoming multi-cultural and diverse.
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As a source of education and reference.
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First Name: Paul
Last Name: Briggs
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I am a Clinical Social Worker here in Miami, FL. I am currently working with the treatment of mental illness and substance abuse/addiction in a residential setting. I have been a long time advocate/activist in the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Communities. I have a continued interest in various types of community work, how communities can become stronger, work together, maintain mental/physical health, teach, nurture and care for our children.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
For now, as a reference resource. I have not yet explored it in depth.
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First Name: MARIE M.
Last Name: SPIVEY
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VP, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. Department is Hartford Hospital's (HH) single point of entry for the community. Responsible for: Community Benefit Plan/Program; chair the Community Health Improvement Investment Committee;appointed by city's mayor to a 6-member Public Health Advisory Council to advise the Health Dept.; Governor/Legislative appointments to a)state Board of Trustees overseeing the Hartford Public School System, and b)CT. State Board of Trustees for the Community Technical College System; Legislative appointment to chair a CT.Advisory Commission on Multicultural Health.
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
Grant Writing; troubleshooting; program models; communicate with colleagues across the country.
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First Name: Lawrence
Last Name: Ullian
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provide training, organizational development, planning, and strategic support to state's public welfare programs that include child support enforcement, welfare-to-work, and public assistance. institutional affiliation is: Institute for Public Sector Innovation Edmund S. Muskie School of Public Service University of Southern Maine
How have you used the Community Tool Box to support your work and make a difference?:
framework and tools to assist communities in collaborating to facilitate non-custodial fathers with paying child support
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First Name: Matt
Last Name: Anderson
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Associate Planner for the City of La Crosse
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As back ground and research for 3 neighborhood groups. I amd writing neighborhood plans and working with the groups on implementating those plans.
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First Name: Julie
Last Name: Dodge
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I oversee the Prevention Services Division of Tualatin Valley Centers. We offer a variety of individual, family, and community prevention programs to support the healthy development of kids, families, and communities.
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I am visiting for the first time.
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First Name: barb
Last Name: bradley
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Hey, guys-am now at UWA and the last name has changed from Copple to Bradley. Note to Vince-my son has come by looking for you (I told him he should scope out the Work Group) but he did not find you in-I have encouraged him to keep trying. His name is Boone Bradley. Also-can I call you, Vince to talk about Annie Casey?
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First Name: arthur
Last Name: angst
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Director, Nursing Systems North General Hospital
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grant funding ideas and how-to
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First Name: FAYE
Last Name: ABRAM
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Associate Professor with Saint Louis University teaching in BSSW/MSW program, community concentration.
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Just beginning to use the Community Tool Box
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First Name: Oscar
Last Name: Merritt
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I am a member of the Baha'i Faith interested in the activity of social and economic development.
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Your site was recommended to me, and it certainly looks like a fantastic place. My first visit.
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First Name: Tim
Last Name: Hayes
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Counselor at local Junior High and am 57. I am taking a class on addiction and concerned about the level of use of alcohol and drugs in our community, level of abuse of children. I will retire in one year and work in a non-profit organization based on spiritual principles to serve the needs of families, recovering substance abuse users, and other issues of community concerns. I am a Baha'i and was raised in Tillamook.
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I am working with a group of community members that includes recovering youth to develop programs for youth and parents within our school. Part of this is to connect with community resources. We are in the developmental stages.
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First Name: Jeanne
Last Name: Lyner
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This is a place that will be very helpful in my grant writing endeavors and group facilitation skill building. I work for Children Are People. We have education/support groups for children, teens and adults who are impacted by someone's drug or alcohol use.
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First Name: Maureen
Last Name: McGovern
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People with Disabilities in Ireland Ltd.(PwDI) is a representative structure through which people with disabilities can participate in and influence the decision-making process on matters of concern to them. PwDI as the National representative body of all people with disabilities, organisations of parents, partners, carers and advocates, presents a strong unified and inclusive voice. PwDI aims to provide support for the development of self-advocacy, disability awareness and related programmes aimed at promoting equality for all. And I'm the Training and Development Officer for the organisation. I find this wed very useful regarding information and training, so keep up the very good work. Very best wishes, Maureen
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First Name: Melody
Last Name: Scheer
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I am the coordinator of the Oral Health Program at Southwest Washington Health District. I think this is one of the most useful sites that I have found on the internet.
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First Name: Cecile
Last Name: Lardon
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Great website!!! Thanks for putting this together.
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First Name: margaret
Last Name: Redsell
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I work with the older people of Inala to help them make decisions and participate in activities which effect their health.
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First Name: Sonya
Last Name: Murray
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Involved in community development support work and evaluation North and south of Border in Ireland.
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First Name: Cheryl
Last Name: Cook
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President and Owner of The Cook Group - Consulting, planning and training consultancy for npo's, government and community organizations. Utilizing Community Asset Building with a local agency and interested in additional resources in this area.
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First Name: Heather
Last Name: McRae
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I have completed my Bachelor of Arts from the University of Winnipeg in 1998 and since then, was employed at Portage Correctional Institute and participated in an 8 month international community development exchange. I plan to pursue graduate studies in community development and popular education.
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First Name: Sandra
Last Name: Poirier
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I'm a new visiting faculty member at Florida International Univeriety, Miami. At a national meeting I saw your materials exhibited and was impressed. I'm teaching a class in the Family and Consumer Sciences section and want to use some of the materials for the class. I am also interested in becoming a partner. Please advise. Sandra Poirier
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First Name: John
Last Name: Bull
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Dentist/ CO-Chair Drug Free Mesa County/ Mesa County Board of Health member/
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First Name: Tonda
Last Name: Luckett
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I am the director of a community prevention center and assist our local coalition.
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First Name: Marco
Last Name: Akerman
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I met Stephen Fawcett im Mexico last month who invited me to visit this site and help him to traslate the site to Portuguese as well. I'm glad to help.
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First Name: Wendy
Last Name: Miller
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I am an evaluator with Youngstown State University. I currently evaluate several community-based inititives including teen pregnancy and crime prevention.
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