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Widom, Cathy Spatz; Ames, M. Ashley – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1994
Using a prospective cohorts design, this study assessed the long-term criminal consequences of childhood abuse/neglect in 908 cases. Early childhood sexual abuse did not uniquely increase risk for later delinquent and criminal behavior, compared to other types of abuse/neglect. Child abuse victims were at higher risk of adult arrest for sex crimes…
Descriptors: Adults, At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Child Neglect
