A multiple family group intervention for first-time juvenile offenders: Comparisons with probation and dropouts on recidivism

Journal of Community Psychology

Volumn 32, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 177-200

  Quinn, William H ^a   Van Dyke, David J ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

^b Illinois Sch of Prof Psychology   (United States)

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EID: 1442286207     PISSN: 00904392     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/jcop.10085     Document Type: Article

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