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Research Articles

Racialization of Serious Crime Arrestees: Who Does It and Does It Predict Worry about Victimization in Minority Neighborhoods?

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Pages 1357-1377 | Received 14 Feb 2022, Accepted 07 Jun 2022, Published online: 23 Jun 2022

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