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Scenario

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.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

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

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Grandparents raising grandchildren?”

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