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Mr Joe Jenkins

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Charity leader, hubby, dad, spare human for pup; and everything here is all me

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
To say goodbye to 2025, we want to thank every single supporter, volunteer and member of staff. Thanks to you, our services were there for over 57,000 children and young people. Together, we're building a fairer society for all children. 🎉💛
In 2024-25 we worked directly with 57,652 young people across the UK.
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Mr Joe Jenkins @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Merry Christmas!! Fabulous volunteer brass band in action at Waterloo yesterday- raising funds for @childrenssociety.bsky.social Thanks to everyone who made a donation and gave a smile to our collection this year 🙏🏻
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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Girls' mental health is getting worse. With gender norms, academic stress and social media comparisons, the pressures are building. Earlier this year, we held a workshop in Westminster to ask: What’s working? And what needs to change? Read our findings: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/...
Girl looking sad at the camera, sat on a yellow sofa against a green wall. Added text against the wall reads, 'Girls in the UK consistently report lower happiness, relative to boys.' The Children's Society logo at the top centre.
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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
As Christmas is becoming a stressful time for young people, we launched a new installation across our retail stores. Wrapped gifts told what young people really want for Christmas this year: breathing space, less pressure, someone to confide in.
The Children's Society retail shop display. Large, wrapped presents on the right, text on the left reading 'The best gift? Someone to talk to. Donate now so a child can unwrap time with a professional. Help a child quiet the noise this Christmas.' Next to the text is a QR code.Top left image: Faye inside a shop holding a gift tag that reads, 'Safe, steady emotionally available presence.' Top right image: Josh inside a shop holding a gift tag that reads, 'For every teen overwhelmed by the noise, may this Christmas bring comfort, calm and someone who listens... God bless x' with a drawn heart and music note. Bottom image: Becky writing a message on a large gift tag, reading, 'The best present you can give a teen this year is your presence.'Top image: Casey Bailey standing outside the shop window with text reading: 'The best gift? Someone to talk to.' He is holding a large gift tag that reads, 'The best thing you can give a teenager at Christmas... is to listen, let them know they are heard and cared for.' Bottom image: Stephen Lewis Elms standing outside the shop window with text reading: 'The best gift? Someone to talk to.' He is holding a large gift tag that reads, 'Belief that we are seen, heard and valued!' with a heart.
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The Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
The National Youth Strategy is here! £500m+ investment, safe spaces, stronger mental health support - and a pledge that 500,000 children will have a trusted adult within 10 years.
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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
The #ChildPovertyStrategy has been published 🔍 The commitments laid out have the potential to transform children’s lives. Now we must turn these promises into concrete action: food on tables, stability at home and hope for every child.
Young person with teal hair sitting on a green bedspread, head down. White text overlayed reads: 'There is no excuse for child poverty.'
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Mr Joe Jenkins @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Beat the Scam this #BlackFriday !! Give to a charity - it’s the best deal you’ll find on the internet #GivingFeelsGood #ChooseACharity (And if you really want the most amazing return on investment - donate to @childrenssociety.bsky.social and we’ll turn your cash into hope for young people!)
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Mr Joe Jenkins @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
There were times it felt like we’d never be able to win our call for the cap to be scrapped - but our partners, allies and supporters never gave up and nor did we! Now hundreds of thousands of children will be lifted from poverty 👏🏻
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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
The #TwoChildLimit is finally gone. This decision will pull 450,000 children out of poverty. After years of tireless campaigning, persistence has paid off. Thank you to our colleagues, partners & supporters who made this happen!
"Thank you to all The Children's Society's supporters who have campaigned tirelessly to scrap the Two Child Limit. Your voices have been crucial in shining a light." Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister.
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Mr Joe Jenkins @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Fantastic news! Delighted the government will scrap the cap on child benefits so that children are not punished for the size of their family and our safety net is there for every child that needs our support
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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Today’s #Budget comes at a time when families are facing some of the hardest pressures. We warmly welcome today’s decision to lift the two-child limit. It is the right thing to do and represents a significant course correction towards our system working for every child.
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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Today is the 1st ever #TeenAppreciationDay "The day is a global celebration of appreciation/affirmation for teenagers everywhere" I love my own teens: I've got 2 + 1 waiting in the wings. I love working for teenagers across the UK @childrenssociety.bsky.social education-news.co.uk/2025/11/21/f...
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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Great to hear @nickcookuk.bsky.social on the radio talking about what really matters to teenagers this Christmas
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Mr Joe Jenkins @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
💯 this ❤️❤️❤️
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Mr Joe Jenkins @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Enjoyed @natashadevon.bsky.social & @zackpolanski.bsky.social exploring what really going on for our country’s teenagers Reflected concerns we found in Good Childhood Report www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/... Agree it’s time for bold thinking & action! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
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How An Education System Became A Mental Health Crisis | Natasha Devon | Zack Polanski
Podcast Episode · Bold Politics with Zack Polanski · 11/11/2025 · 43m
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Mr Joe Jenkins @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
This Christmas at @childrenssociety.bsky.social our Appeal is raising funds so that we can quiet the noise for more children who need our support before they hit crisis point. Please share & support if you can youtube.com/watch?v=BGvF...
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Help a child quiet the noise this Christmas
YouTube video by The Children's Society
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Mr Joe Jenkins @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Lifting the two-child benefit cap could lift 350,000 children out of poverty. Cheering on the Chancellor & Govt to be brave, scrap the cap, make child poverty reduction the start of a new national story www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Rachel Reeves suggests family benefit limits will be lifted
The chancellor tells the BBC children in bigger families should not be "penalised" by the welfare system.
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Mr Joe Jenkins @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Every young person deserves an adult they can trust. Too many are left to face life’s challenges alone That’s why we’re calling for a Chosen Trusted Adult Promise - a commitment to ensure every young person has a trusted adult they can turn to. Agree? act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/179704/...
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Every child deserves to have an adult they can trust.
Too many young people are left to face life’s challenges alone, without the support they need. That’s why we’re calling for a Chosen Trusted Adult Promise - a commitment to ensure every young person h...
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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Thousands of teenagers are feeling totally overwhelmed by the noise of life – stress, pressure and problems that feel too big to handle 💢 Will you support our vital work and help a child quiet the noise this Christmas? www.childrenssociety.org.uk/how-you-can-...
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Mr Joe Jenkins @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
This Christmas at @childrenssociety.bsky.social we’ve launched an appeal to QUIET THE NOISE for children Right now, teens are telling us they are being overwhelmed by pressure from every angle; it’s too much With your help we can create safe quiet spaces where young people get support they need
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Mr Joe Jenkins @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Don’t look away … www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood Children’s wellbeing is still in decline. We cannot allow this to be our normal, it is time for change.   Read the full report now
Photo of a teenage girl wearing a grey top and white trousers sitting on a chair with her arms around her knees. White text overlayed: ‘Children’s average happiness was significantly lower than when the survey started for all six aspects of life.
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Mr Joe Jenkins @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Absolutely damning indictment of our country’s failure to invest in this generation of teenagers Please read the report, share the headlines… … join with us as we step up to the challenge of overturning the damaging decline in children’s wellbeing
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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
We are excited to announce that we will unveil a garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show next year! Amidst UK’s growing teenage wellbeing crisis, our garden will be a space of hope, safety and connection for teenagers to pause and reflect. Learn more about the gardens: www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events...
Inside perspective of a garden with trees, plants, and wooden beams above.Top-down perspective of a garden featuring trees, a pond, wooden beams, and various plants.
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Mark Russell OBE @markrusselluk.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Brilliant Children’s Charities coalition event led by young people. We @childrenssociety.bsky.social love working with pals @barnardos.org.uk @nspcc.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk Delighted to be joined by @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social Liz Kendal and Josh MacAlister #Lab25
Pictures of Bridget, Liz, Mark and Lynn Perry, and the young people
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Mark Russell OBE @markrusselluk.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Delighted to have a few words today with Chancellor Rachel Reeves and welcome her decision on school libraries and share something of @childrenssociety.bsky.social passion to see the government change more children’s lives for the better.
Mark with Rachel Reeves
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The Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Brogan, a Young Trustee at The Children’s Society, left us with a powerful message of hope - reminding us that with the right support, the potential of young people is limitless.
Image of Brogan with a text box that says, "I think the hope [for the future] is young people. We're a sad generation, but we have so much potential and when you see that change it's beautiful."
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The Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Mark Russell, Chief Executive at The Children’s Society, spoke seriously about the challenge of improving young people’s lives amid declining wellbeing. Matt Hyde OBE, Chief Executive at Lloyds Bank Foundation, shared his vision for a caring, connected society.
Image of Mark Russel on the panel with a textbox that says "It is important to recognise the scale of the challenge in front of us. I've worked with young people for 30 years and things have never been so tough."Image of Matt Hyde on the panel with a textbox that says, "We must believe in a nation of neighbours. In a better world, where people come together and support each other like we saw during Covid."
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Refugee Action @refugeeaction.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
🚨 This is a message from over 100 charities, including @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social, @sheltercharity.bsky.social, , @oxfamgb.bsky.social @savechildrenuk.bsky.social and @friends-earth.bsky.social: Scapegoating refugees won’t fix anything. It's time for real change www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Stop blaming migrants and tackle UK’s real problems, 100 charities tell home secretary
A letter warns Shabana Mahmood that ‘targeting refugees will do nothing to tackle’ problems with housing and the NHS
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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
🎉 Delighted the Children’s Charities Coalition won Charity Collaboration of the Year at the Charity Times awards 🎉 @childrenssociety.bsky.social proud partner with @barnardos.org.uk @nspcc.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social & @ncb.org.uk @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social 🎉 fab work team 🎉
Photo of a glass award on a busy table full of glasses and cutlery. You can see 2025 Winner on the glass Eight people stood on a stage having their photo taken. Behind them it says 2025 Charity Times Awards Two people - me and Jack holding the award. Smiling
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Mr Joe Jenkins @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
“Lifting more children out of poverty is why I came into politics, I’m thinking every day about how to turn the tide on child poverty. Everything is on the table, including removing the two-child limit” 👏🏻 @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Scrapping of two-child benefit cap closer as Bridget Phillipson attacks ‘spiteful’ policy
Exclusive: Clearest sign yet No 10 is preparing to ditch policy as its preferred deputy leadership hopeful says issue is ‘profoundly personal’
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Mr Joe Jenkins @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
“our objective is to lift children out of poverty and that will mean we need to lift the [2-child benefit] cap” 👏🏻 👏🏻 @lucympowell.bsky.social www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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'I’m not afraid to have difficult conversations when we need to change course'
Labour deputy leadership candidate Lucy Powell says she recognises voters have been 'exasperated because of some mistakes we’ve made' in article for The Mirror
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Mr Joe Jenkins @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
In England, my dog has stronger legal protection than my daughter I can’t hit my pup but if I struck my daughter I could legally argue “reasonable punishment” There’s NEVER justification for hitting children (or pups) they deserve full strength of the law to protect them Sign now bit.ly/466gr6j
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Help end physical punishment
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Mr Joe Jenkins @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Really pleased that @lucympowell.bsky.social highlighted how removing the 2-child benefit gap is the single biggest policy to immediately tackle child poverty We @childrenssociety.bsky.social back early action to lift as many children out of hardship as possible
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Mr Joe Jenkins @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Absolutely delighted to hear @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social committing to tackling child poverty as top priority as a moral mission for this government We @childrenssociety.bsky.social fully back removing the punitive 2-child benefit gap to accelerate impact of new child poverty strategy
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Third Sector @thirdsector.co.uk · 18/09/2025
"You don't apply to be a chief executive unless you've got a certain sense of ego. And I admit I've got one too." @markrusselluk.bsky.social explains why his ego and the @childrenssociety.bsky.social brand both need to be set aside to enable social change. 🎧 Full podcast interview: bit.ly/4mgVYk7
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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Top day in Nottingham for our Trustee Away. Hearing all about @childrenssociety.bsky.social services in the local area and thinking about how we frame our work to get more support !
Two photos of teams at an away day
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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Spreading some joy @childrenssociety.bsky.social Central Beds team were out on Sunday at a local Skate Jam - supporting other local providers and businesses at this vibrant event for young people www.biggleswadetoday.co.uk/community/sa...
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Sandy holds its Annual Skate Jam
Sandy Town Council, in partnership with Amplius Youth Services, was proud to once again host a successful Skate Jam on Sunday, 7th September 2025 at Sunderland Road Recreation Ground, Sandy.
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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
So pleased to see our mental health and wellbeing service for young people in Leeds welcoming the Baton of Hope #BatonOfHope
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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Exec team away day in Brighton - good to spend time together - thinking & reflecting strategically to progress @childrenssociety.bsky.social @markrusselluk.bsky.social @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social Segun & Michelle
Five people - two women and three men standing and smiling at the camera. In the background the sea - in Brighton
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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Great to spot these brilliant reports in print at @childrenssociety.bsky.social national office this week - ahead of a financial sector event where we raised awareness about the financial exploitation of children - link in comments to access the reports… 1/3
Photo of two research report covers. Reports by The Children’s Society. 

1. Moving Money: uncovering the reality of exploitative money laundering and other forms of child financial exploitation
July 2025

2. Tackling financial exploitation: Youth voice insights
July 2025
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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
There is about a week to go until the new school yr starts & families are struggling to afford school uniform - check out @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social highlighting the latest from @childrenssociety.bsky.social on the cost of school uniforms (which need to be cut) www.itv.com/news/2025-08...
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Mr Joe Jenkins @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Great to visit the Sutton Community Uniform Shop with @itvnews.bsky.social as part of @childrenssociety.bsky.social ongoing campaign to cut the cost of school uniforms
Still from itv news of Joe Jenkins Children Society at a uniform shop
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Mr Joe Jenkins @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Chatbots and Children Reflections on balancing the benefits and risks of technological advances for children www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/b...
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Chatbots and Children | The Children's Society
We look at both the benefits and the dangers of chatbots for children, and what parents should keep in mind.
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Refuge @refugecharity.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
🚨Vital conversations about violence against women and girls are being hijacked by an anti-migrant agenda. We've joined 200 organisations to urge the Government to address this dangerous weaponisation of VAWG. It is #NotInOurName
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Mr Joe Jenkins @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Deeply chilling report by @lewisgoodall.com & @newsagents.bsky.social - what we learn from fentanyl crisis in US; why we should both fear & fight against these drugs surfacing in the UK podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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SPECIAL REPORT: Has America’s fentanyl crisis landed in the UK?
Podcast Episode · The News Agents · 15/08/2025 · 38m
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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
“This is one thing we could fix really easily and really quickly and give families one less headache.” Unaffordable uniform costs shouldn’t be the reason that children are punished at school. It’s time for change: act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/173895/... Image: BBC The One Show📺
Man in a dark suit and white shirt sitting outdoors. Title card reads: Mark Russell, The Children's Society.
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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
We’ve been busy uncovering the real cost of unaffordable school uniforms ⚠️ Our research reveals a troubling truth: children are being unfairly penalised—some even missing out on vital learning. Hear more from our Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Tom Cave, on BBC Sheffield 👇
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Mark Russell OBE @markrusselluk.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
It was a privilege to be on The One Show on BBC1 tonight to talk about why we @childrenssociety.bsky.social will keep campaigning to cut the cost of school uniform further It shouldn’t break the bank to send your child to school
Pictures  from Mark on TV
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Jonathan Coe @jonathancoe.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
Thank you Joe! Will press on in the comforting knowledge that I’m not the only one who believes serious and funny don’t have to be mutually exclusive categories.
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