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impacts of domestic violence. Professionals have to consider all parties involved including the individuals behind the scenes in order to effectively address domestic and family violence. The Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a non-profit network of domestic violence programs. This program focuses of impacting and changing social change regarding domestic violence including advocacy work. WSCADV works alongside different agencies within each county and provides an extended network of services and resources for each county. Hotline services are available for victims, online training courses are available for victims and abusers alike, annual conferences help address social change towards domestic violence and domestic

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