Special Issue on Adolescent Illegal Sexual Behavior (aisb)
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Most of the research on adolescents with illegal sexual behaviors (AISB) has focused on males. However, increasing numbers of girls have been coming to the attention of the juvenile courts as a result of illegal sexual behaviors. This article summarizes what is known about the characteristics and treatment needs of girls with AISB. 9 Adolescents With Illegal Sexual Behavior: Current Knowledge Barbara L. Bonner, PhD
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