Empathy: Definition, enhancement, and relevance to the treatment of sexual abusers

Journal of Interpersonal Violence

Volumn 14, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 257-284

  Pithers, William D ^a  

^a GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 0033084296     PISSN: 08862605     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/088626099014003004     Document Type: Article

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