Understanding and rehabilitating men with sexual convictions: theory, intervention, and compassion

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Blagden, N. and Winder, B. 2023. Understanding and rehabilitating men with sexual convictions: theory, intervention, and compassion. in: Liebling, A., Maruna, S. and McAra, L. (ed.) Oxford Handbook of Criminology Oxford Oxford University Press (OUP). pp. 434-453
AuthorsBlagden, N. and Winder, B.
EditorsLiebling, A., Maruna, S. and McAra, L.
Keywordsrehabilitation ; men; sexual convictions
Page range434-453
Year2023
Book titleOxford Handbook of Criminology
PublisherOxford University Press (OUP)
Place of publicationOxford
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