Executive Director Marla Spindel Quoted in Washington Post Article About Near Fatality of Young DC Child

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ED Marla Spindel is quoted in this article about the horrific abuse of a 5-year-old DC girl that was so severe that she is now on a ventilator. Marla explains that it is no one’s job to report on near fatalities and contends DC should enact a law to require such reporting.

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Executive Director Marla Spindel Quoted in Washington Post Article About Near Fatality of Young DC Child

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