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Research Article

Early Adverse Childhood Experiences and Later Delinquency: Considering the Role of Middle Childhood Risk Factors

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Pages 911-927 | Received 24 May 2023, Accepted 03 Oct 2023, Published online: 14 Oct 2023

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