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The Extent of Evidence-Based Information about Child Maltreatment Fatalities in Social Science Textbooks

Emily M. Douglas School of Social Work, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Massachusetts, USA
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Patricia J. Serino School of Social Work, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Massachusetts, USA
Pages 447-454 | Published online: 25 Sep 2013

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APPENDIX: BOOKS INCLUDED IN ANALYSIS AND REVIEW

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