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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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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Senator Blumenthal discusses the shame that prevents reporting elder abuse.

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