A child welfare agency project: therapy for families of status offenders.
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چکیده
A pilot project providing therapy for families of status-offender youths has proved effective in reducing placements and costs.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Child welfare
دوره 58 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1979