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Title Responding to the Needs of Low-Income and Homeless Women Who Are Survivors of dv
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Synopsis AMA study re extremely poor women survivors of interpersonal violence.

Description "This article focuses on medical and mental health needs of extremely poor women survivors of interpersonal violence. It begins by documenting the extent and nature of violence against low-income women. Special attention is focused on the long-term sequelae of childhood abuse and on identifying and managing complex trauma responses in these women. The article concludes by discussing obstacles to care and the necessity of advocating for increased resources to respond to women living in extreme poverty."

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Document ID: 516
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