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How to discuss a parent's criminal history with grandchildren

My granddaughter wants to know about her father and all I can say is that he hurt people and went away and she cries and asks if he hurt her too.

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Truth-telling about family violence requires balancing child safety with their need to understand their origins and identity.

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