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Young Offenders, Serious Crimes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Susan Bailey*
Affiliation:
Adolescent Forensic Service, Mental Health Services, Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3BL
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Copyright © 1995 The Royal College of Psychiatrists 

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