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Victims & Offenders
An International Journal of Evidence-based Research, Policy, and Practice
Volume 3, 2008 - Issue 1: Sex Offenders: Assessment, Treatment, and Research
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Examining Rates of Sexual Offenses from a Routine Activities Perspective

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Pages 75-85 | Published online: 17 Jan 2008

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