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Helping Children in an Abusive Home

Clip: Season 16 Episode 1604 | 2m 7s

Child abuse takes many forms. Children who suffer frequent verbal abuse in the home and witness domestic violence are effected emotionally and are likely to develop behavioral problems. Health Matters panelist Stacy Wenzl of Spokane Regional Health District; Leah Edwards, RN of Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, and Sgt. Jordan Ferguson of Spokane Police Department discuss.

Aired: 12/20/18 | Rating: NR

Production funding provided by Providence Inland Northwest Washington

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