THE IMPORTANCE OF SUBSTANTIATING ANTICIPATED CASES OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Keywords:
sexual violence; victim; case description; clinical forensic medicine; report of violence.Abstract
Crimes related to sexual violence are rarely reported to law enforcement agencies. Such crimes are multifaceted, and some details can be difficult to reveal even during a thorough investigation.
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