JK Rowling launches women-only service for sex abuse victims
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JK Rowling has founded new support service Beira's Place in Edinburgh to help an ‘unmet need’ for women who have experienced sexual violence.Read full article
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JK Rowling launches sexual violence support service for women only: JK Rowling has founded new support service Beira's Place in Edinburgh to help an ‘unmet ...
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