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Current Controversies and Prevalence Concerning Female Offenders of Intimate Partner Violence

The Psychology of Women's Partner Violence: Characteristics and Cautions

Pages 587-603 | Received 15 Jun 2007, Accepted 05 May 2009, Published online: 18 Aug 2009

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