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survivor patterns  

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  • Human beings have a remarkable capacity for surviving extremely difficult situations. A survivor is someone who has experienced a significant traumatic event that has a disruptive effect on his or her life. [Source: Encyclopedia of Victimology and Crime Prevention; Survivor Patterns]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-QGC9JR7G-L

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