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Victims & Offenders
An International Journal of Evidence-based Research, Policy, and Practice
Volume 3, 2008 - Issue 4: Victimization and Criminal Behavior in Adolescence and Adulthood
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A Life-Course Approach to the Study of Victimization and Offending Behaviors

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Pages 365-390 | Published online: 15 Nov 2008

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