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Accountability Factors Associated with the Delivery of Mental Health Services to Children

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This study describes a sample of children served in a community mental health center and identifies factors associated with the delivery of services to them. The data are from a 1993 sample. Results of the analysis indicate the number of sessions, total services and referrals are associated with the presence of treatment plans for children.

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O'Neal, G.S. Accountability Factors Associated with the Delivery of Mental Health Services to Children . Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal 15, 227–239 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1022240603075

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