Homogeneity in community-based rape prevention programs: Empirical evidence of institutional isomorphism

Journal of Community Psychology

Volumn 35, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 367-382

  Townsend, Stephanie M ^a   Campbell, Rebecca ^b  

^a DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 34147194455     PISSN: 00904392     EISSN: 15206629     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/jcop.20153     Document Type: Article

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