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Examination of Gender Issues in Sexual Abuse

Patterns of Sexual Abuse among Children: Victims’ and Perpetrators’ Characteristics

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Pages 400-418 | Received 18 Dec 2013, Accepted 14 Aug 2014, Published online: 04 Jun 2015

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