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Measuring crime seriousness perceptions: What have we learned and what else do we want to know

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  • Stylianou, Stelios, 2003. "Measuring crime seriousness perceptions: What have we learned and what else do we want to know," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 31(1), pages 37-56.
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