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Journal of Child Custody
Applying Research to Parenting and Assessment Practice and Policies
Volume 4, 2008 - Issue 1-2
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Assessing Allegations of Domestic Violence

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Pages 1-35 | Received 01 Oct 2006, Accepted 24 Mar 2007, Published online: 12 Oct 2008

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