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I extend special thanks to Michael Ubriaco, Bill Commins, Steve Godin, and John Clabby for their thoughtful comments on the version of this paper originally prepared for the commemorative Swampscott symposium at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association in 1985. Patricia Dooley prepared this manuscript with her usual skill and cheerfulness.
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Elias, M.J. Establishing enduring prevention programs: Advancing the legacy of Swampscott. Am J Commun Psychol 15, 539–553 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00929908
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