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Treating Conduct Problems, Aggression, and Antisocial Behavior in Children and Adolescents: An Integrated View

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Boxer, P., Frick, P.J. (2008). Treating Conduct Problems, Aggression, and Antisocial Behavior in Children and Adolescents: An Integrated View. In: Steele, R.G., Elkin, T.D., Roberts, M.C. (eds) Handbook of Evidence-Based Therapies for Children and Adolescents. Issues in Clinical Child Psychology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-73691-4_14

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