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Truancy in the United States: Examining temporal trends and correlates by race, age, and gender

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  • Maynard, Brandy R.
  • Vaughn, Michael G.
  • Nelson, Erik J.
  • Salas-Wright, Christopher P.
  • Heyne, David A.
  • Kremer, Kristen P.

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Truancy has long been regarded a common problem in urgent need of effective intervention. Knowledge about factors associated with truancy can guide the development and implementation of interventions.

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  • Maynard, Brandy R. & Vaughn, Michael G. & Nelson, Erik J. & Salas-Wright, Christopher P. & Heyne, David A. & Kremer, Kristen P., 2017. "Truancy in the United States: Examining temporal trends and correlates by race, age, and gender," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 81(C), pages 188-196.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:81:y:2017:i:c:p:188-196
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.08.008
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