The characteristics and mental health of homeless adolescents: Age and gender differences

Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Volumn 8, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 230-239

  Cauce, Ana Mari ^a   Paradise, Matthew ^a   Ginzler, Joshua Aaron ^a   Embry, Lara ^a   Morgan, Charles J ^b   Lohr, Yvette ^b   Theofelis, Jim ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON   (United States)

^b SHARP   (United States)

^c NONE   (United States)

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EID: 0034552390     PISSN: 10634266     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/106342660000800403     Document Type: Article

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