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THEMED SECTION: TRANSITIONS TO ADULTHOOD

Coercion and control: a dangerous and costly cul-de-sac

James McGuire says the evidence in favour of harsh sentences simply doesn't add up

Pages 26-28 | Published online: 08 Jun 2010

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