The life skills group - An introductory multi-modular group programme in forensic learning disability

British Journal of Forensic Practice

Volumn 9, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 3-13

  Hearne, S ^a   Garner, K ^a   O'Mahony, B ^a   Thomas, C ^a   Alexander, R T ^a  

^a St John's House   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Forensic learning disability; Group therapy

Indexed keywords

EID: 41249100498     PISSN: 14636646     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/14636646200700008     Document Type: Article

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