Academic characteristics of incarcerated youth and correctional educational programs: A literature review

Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Volumn 9, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 248-259

  Foley, Regina M ^a  

^a SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0035604936     PISSN: 10634266     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/106342660100900405     Document Type: Article

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