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Imm, P.S., Kehres, R., Wandersman, A., Chinman, M. (2006). Mobilizing Communities for Positive Youth Development: Lessons Learned from Neighborhood Groups and Community Coalitions. In: Gil Clary, E., Rhodes, J.E. (eds) Mobilizing Adults for Positive Youth Development. The Search Institute Series on Developmentally Attentive Community and Society, vol 4. Springer, Boston, MA . https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-29340-X_8
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