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Missouri Ranks Among Worst States For Childhood Violence
A new report ranked every state based on "childhood enders" — such as childhood violence — that cause kids to miss out on childhood.

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A new report ranked every state based on "childhood enders" — such as childhood violence — that cause kids to miss out on childhood.

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