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Invited Commentary: How Does Culture Matter in Child Maltreatment

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This invited commentary considers how the cultural context matters in understanding child maltreatment.

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Korbin, J.E. Invited Commentary: How Does Culture Matter in Child Maltreatment. Int. Journal on Child Malt. 5, 129–132 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42448-021-00100-x

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