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REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence

Dynamics, Social Context, and Counseling Implications

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Pages 7-30 | Received 10 Nov 2006, Accepted 30 Mar 2007, Published online: 22 Sep 2008

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