Children and young people accused of child sexual abuse: A study within a community

Journal of Sexual Aggression

Volumn 9, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 57-70

  Taylor, John Francis ^a  

^a Riddins Mound Training Centre   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Child Sexual Abuse; Community Study; Young People Accused

Indexed keywords

EID: 33644848931     PISSN: 13552600     EISSN: 17426545     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/1355260031000149154     Document Type: Article

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