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The MEGA Aggregates and Scales

Advancement in Risk Assessment of Sexually Abusive Youth: Applicability of MEGA to Low Intellectual Functioning Youth

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Pages 161-178 | Received 30 Oct 2008, Accepted 11 Jun 2009, Published online: 24 Aug 2009

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