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References used for this fact sheet

  • Inquiry into the practice of recovered memory therapy , Victorian Government Health Information, Department of Human Services Victoria. More information here.
  • Questions and answers about memories of childhood abuse [online], American Psychological Association. More information here.
  • Blackshaw, S., Chandarana, P., Garneau, Y., Merskey, H., & Moscarello, R. (1996), Adult recovered memories of childhood sexual abuse. Position statement. Canadian Psychiatric Association. More information here.
  • Williams, L.M. (2005), Recovered memories of child sexual abuse – it is possible, Wellesley Centers for Women. More information here.
  • The Royal College of Psychiatrists Working Party Report on Recovered Memories – extracts, The British False Memory Society. More information here.
  • Debunking myths about trauma and memory , Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 50, no. 13, November 2005. Canadian Psychiatric Association. More information here.

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