On the recordMay 18, 2009
The common themes outlined in cases of abuse that resulted in criminal investigations are startling as well.
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congress.govPaul Tonko: “The common themes outlined in cases of abuse that resulted in criminal investigations are startling as well.”
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Tonko notes the troubling patterns in abuse cases involving children with disabilities.
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