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Increased risk of suicide and homicide were observed among 1,186 petitions for protection for respondents and petitioners (and two children) from 1988 to 1991 in one county's program.

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Suicidal and Homicidal Risk for Respondents,Petitioners,and Family Members in An Injunction Program for Domestic Violence

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