Trauma and the effects of violence exposure and abuse on children: A review of the literature

Smith College Studies in Social Work

Volumn 72, Issue 2, 2002, Pages 231-251

  Mabanglo, Michael A G ^a  

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EID: 0036521558     PISSN: 00377317     EISSN: 15530426     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00377310209517657     Document Type: Article

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