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The use of paraprofessionals in crisis intervention

Evaluation of an innovative program

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American Journal of Community Psychology

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  1. University of Washington, Washington, USA

    William L. Getz, Byron N. Fujita & David Allen

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Getz, W.L., Fujita, B.N. & Allen, D. The use of paraprofessionals in crisis intervention. Am J Commun Psychol 3, 135–144 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00877788

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