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Mar. 27, 2018

Breaking the Cycle

LA County Commissioner Collette Serio focuses on making permanent changes for abusers.

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Breaking the Cycle
Los Angeles County (Pasadena)

PASADENA — After 20 years of presiding over domestic violence cases, Commissioner Collette Serio has seen the same behavior over and over again and asks defendants if they’re willing to break the cycle.

She said many accused of violent acts against their spouses or family members were abused themselves growing up.

“‘You’re now before the court: Do you want your children to be abused? Do... (continued)

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