The motivations of female child sexual offenders: A systematic review of the literature

@article{Brown2020TheMO,
  title={The motivations of female child sexual offenders: A systematic review of the literature},
  author={Kelly M. Brown and Juliane A. Kloess},
  journal={Aggression and Violent Behavior},
  year={2020},
  volume={50},
  pages={101361}
}
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