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Characteristics and Prevalence of Those Who are Compensated for Sex

Entering Prostitution in Adolescence: History of Youth Homelessness Predicts Earlier Entry

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Pages 893-908 | Received 17 Jan 2016, Accepted 25 Jun 2016, Published online: 21 Sep 2016

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