Comparing the developmental and behavioural characteristics of female and male juveniles who present with sexually abusive behaviour

Journal of Sexual Aggression

Volumn 14, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 241-252

  Hickey, Nicole ^a   McCrory, Eamon ^b   Farmer, Elly ^b   Vizard, Eileen ^b  

^a IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

^b National Clinical Assessment Service   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Childhood sexual abuse; Developmental; Female; Juvenile; Sexually abusive behaviour

Indexed keywords

EID: 84989361298     PISSN: 13552600     EISSN: 17426545     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13552600802389793     Document Type: Article

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