Freshman learning communities in criminology and criminal justice: An effective tool for enhancing student recruitment and learning outcomes

Journal of Criminal Justice Education

Volumn 17, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 44-68

  Dabney, Dean A ^a   Green, Lindsey ^a   Topalli, Volkan ^a  

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EID: 47949089041     PISSN: 10511253     EISSN: 17459117     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10511250500335759     Document Type: Article

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