Implications for Violence in Adolescent Dating Experiences

JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing

Volumn 40, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 225-234

  Sutherland, Melissa A ^a  

^a BOSTON COLLEGE   (United States)

Author keywords

Abuse assessment; Adolescents; Dating violence; Nursing interventions

Indexed keywords

EID: 79952718408     PISSN: 08842175     EISSN: 15526909     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2011.01223.x     Document Type: Article

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