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This research was conducted as a part of the Houston Parent-Child Development Center's follow-up evaluation. It was supported by grants from the Spencer Foundation and the Hogg Foundation.
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Johnson, D.L., Breckenridge, J.N. The Houston parent—child development center and the primary prevention of behavior problems in young children. Am J Commun Psychol 10, 305–316 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00896497
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