Anti-oppressive practice in mental health

Journal of Progressive Human Services

Volumn 19, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 39-54

  Larson, Grant ^a  

^a THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Anti oppressive; Empowerment; Mental health; Practice principles; Social justice

Indexed keywords

EID: 65749130780     PISSN: 10428232     EISSN: 15407616     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10428230802070223     Document Type: Article

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