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Gay Domestic Abuse

NPR's Tovia Smith reports on a recent survey in Boston that suggests that domestic violence is as prevalent among gay and lesbian couples as it is in the straight community. The problem is getting more attention and services are being established for victims as advocates lobby the police and the courts to become more sensitive to the problem.

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