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Basic Propositions: Manipulation of the Criminal Legal System as a Tool of Control

A criminal conviction can dramatically shift the power dynamic in an abusive relationship. By saddling a survivor with a criminal record, particularly a felony, an abuser ensures potential negative collateral consequences. This memo contains some relevant citations that support these points.

Basic Propositions: Manipulation of the Criminal Legal System as a Tool of Control

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