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Sexual abuse and sexual offending against elderly people: A focus on perpetrators and victims

Pages 328-343 | Published online: 17 Feb 2007

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Jessie L. Krienert & Jeffrey A. Walsh. (2020) The Sexual Victimization of the Elderly: An Empirical Analysis of Officially Reported Incidents, 2007–2016. Violence and Victims 35:4, pages 443-466.
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Julien Chopin & Eric Beauregard. (2019) The Unusual Victim: Understanding the Specific Crime Processes and Motivations for Elderly Sexual Homicide. Journal of Forensic Sciences 65:2, pages 535-543.
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Hannah Bows. (2017) Practitioner Views on the Impacts, Challenges, and Barriers in Supporting Older Survivors of Sexual Violence. Violence Against Women 24:9, pages 1070-1090.
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Susan J. LeaLaura Hunt & Steve Shaw. (2010) Sexual Assault of Older Women by Strangers. Journal of Interpersonal Violence 26:11, pages 2303-2320.
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Kari BrozowskiDavid R. Hall. (2009) Aging and Risk: Physical and Sexual Abuse of Elders in Canada. Journal of Interpersonal Violence 25:7, pages 1183-1199.
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Julia M. Forman & Rebecca G. McBride. (2010) Counselors' Role in Preventing Abuse of Older Adults: Clinical, Ethical, and Legal Considerations. Adultspan Journal 9:1, pages 4-13.
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