Programs for Adolescents With Behavior Disorders: the State of the Art

Abstract

Services for adolescents with behavior disorders are undergoing a rapid growth as a result of P.L. 94-142. A survey of programs for this population of children was accomplished, with responses obtained from all 50 states and 3 additional service units. Trends and problems in the development of services for these children are discussed.

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