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Targeted Prevention of Antisocial Behavior in Children

The Early Risers “Skills for Success” Program

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Bloomquist, M.L., August, G.J., Lee, S.S., Berquist, B.E., Mathy, R. (2005). Targeted Prevention of Antisocial Behavior in Children. In: Handbook of Mental Health Services for Children, Adolescents, and Families. Issues in Clinical Child Psychology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-23864-6_13

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