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Assaulted as an infant, violent teen left in limbo
Fifteen years ago, Vanessa Chaulk's father went to prison for assaulting her. Today, the teen still suffers from violent rages stemming from the brain damage, and from a system that can't find a home for her.
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Fifteen years ago, Vanessa Chaulk's father went to prison for assaulting her. Today, the teen still suffers from violent rages stemming from the brain damage, and...

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Assaulted as an infant, violent teen left in limbo

Fifteen years ago, Vanessa Chaulk's father went to prison for assaulting her. Today, the teen still suffers from violent rages stemming from the brain damage, and...

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