Multi-dimensional adolescent treatment with American Indians.
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The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of an American Indian adolescent treatment program. A two-year follow-up study was conducted measuring school performance and antisocial behavior. It was found that American Indian adolescents who completed the program tended to have improved school performance and less involvement with the criminal justice system.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- American Indian and Alaska native mental health research : journal of the National Center
دوره 6 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1995