DSM-IV-TR Diagnoses and Risk Levels of Sexually Abusive Youth
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Little research has examined the association of DSM-IV-TR (4 ed., text revision, 2000) diagnoses and risk level for sexually abusive behavior in children and adolescents. Many such youth are admitted to treatment facilities for sexually abusive behavior with one or more psychiatric diagnoses. Understanding the association between DSM-IV-TR diagnoses and risk level can allow for improved preventative measures and more effective treatment for sexually abusive youth.
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