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title: Sexual Abuse a Salient Predictor of Recidivism for Juvenile Females, Not Males
description: Sexual Abuse a Salient Predictor of Recidivism for Juvenile Females, Not Males
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# [Sexual Abuse a Salient Predictor of Recidivism for Juvenile Females, Not Males](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/sexual-abuse-a-salient-predictor-of-recidivism-for-juvenile-females-not-males/)

 Written by [Patricia A. Zapf, PhD](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/author/patricia-a-zapf-phd) | Aug 9, 2014 5:17:00 AM

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