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Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect Volume 20, 2008 - Issue 4: Elder Sexual Abuse: Research Findings and Clinical Issues
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Clinical Issues in Responding to Alleged Elder Sexual Abuse

Kathryn Chihowski MSWLICSW Massachusetts Elder Protective Services Regional Coordinator and Sexual Abuse Consultation Group
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Susanne Hughes MSWLICSW Consumer Services and Programs, Springwell, Inc., 125 Walnut Street, Watertown, MA, 02472Correspondence[email protected]
Pages 377-400 | Published online: 11 Oct 2008

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