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Journey towards independent living: a grounded theory investigation of leaving the care of Girls & Boys Town, South Africa

Adrian D. Van BredaDepartment of Social Work, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Republic of South AfricaCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 322-337 | Received 16 Aug 2013, Accepted 06 Aug 2014, Published online: 08 Oct 2014

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