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Framework Title: Remedy Integrity™ — Preserving the Effectiveness of Justice

Framework Reference: REMEDY-001

Author: Samantha Avril-Andreassen, LLB (Hons), LLM, LPC, FRSA

Published by: SAFECHAIN™ Institute

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