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Assessment and Disclosure of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Factors Associated with Adolescents’ Disclosure of Sexual Abuse Experiences in Hong Kong

Pages 768-791 | Received 28 Aug 2012, Accepted 18 Mar 2014, Published online: 28 Oct 2014

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