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201628 minPGcurrent-affairs

social-justice family-dynamics

Moving On

201628 minPGcurrent-affairs

In London, Ontario, community leaders have implemented a comprehensive plan to address and combat the issue of domestic violence.

social-justice family-dynamics

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Channel: NFB

Moving On

2016• 28 minPG

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In London, Ontario, community leaders have implemented a comprehensive plan to address and combat the issue of domestic violence.

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This short documentary looks at how the community of London, Ontario, has implemented a plan to address the issue of domestic violence.

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