On the recordMarch 1, 2011
It is unreported because people are embarrassed and ashamed. And they should not be, because we are all victims.
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congress.govIt is unreported because people are embarrassed and ashamed. And they should not be, because we are all victims.
Senator Blumenthal discusses the shame that prevents reporting elder abuse.
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