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Original Article

The efficacy of diversion and aftercare strategies for adult drug-involved offenders: a summary and methodological review of the outcome literature

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Pages 379-387 | Received 15 Jun 2006, Accepted 28 Mar 2007, Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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