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Mental Health Impact of Child Sexual Abuse: Contextual and Cultural Considerations

Cognitions and Distress in Caregivers after Their Child's Sexual Abuse Disclosure

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Pages 146-159 | Received 27 Jun 2012, Accepted 01 Mar 2013, Published online: 10 Feb 2014

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