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Expertise

I can answer questions related to filing charges, support groups, leaving, safety planning, getting a protective order, getting counseling, or staying.

Experience in the area

I worked as a domestic violence advocate in the court system. I am also a counselor.

Education/Credentials

B.S. Human Services Counseling
Master of Social Work

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Emma11/19/09101010 
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sharon06/08/0910101010Thank you for your very timely response
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Kim03/25/0910101010Thank you!

Recent Answers from Laura Giles

2009-11-19 Emotionally Abused with Toddler in Home:

Dear Emma, First of all, you HAVE TO tell your parents how he treats you. The silence is what allows the abuse to continue and for you to remain without support. When you tell, you put eyes on him that

2009-11-02 Need help. Will I lose the kids if I report? Is there another way?:

Dear Jessica, I want you to go back and read what you just sent me and ask yourself if this sounds like a rational thought pattern. You said that your husband beat you while you were pregnant and on

2009-10-23 domestics around my daughter.:

Dear April, You really need to talk to a domestic violence advocate in your area. If your judge is willing to let this go, then perhaps your local court system is not in the business of prosecuting

2009-10-12 Psychological Abuse:

Dear Robin, If you like your therapist and think that he/she is helping, I would ask that person to review your treatment plan so that your focus of treatment is on the domestic violence (DV). DV treatment

2009-10-11 Psychological Abuse:

Dear Robin You seem to have a mental health emergency on your hands. If your son is suicidal, your first task to to get him treatment. If your husband is the cause of that, you should be able to get

 

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