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Rethinking responses towards group-homes: inclusionary legislation, supportive municipal attitudes, and place-based opposition

Repenser les réactions aux foyers de groupes: législation inclusive, attitudes municipales de soutien et oppositions fondées sur l’emplacement

Repensando las respuestas a los hogares grupales: legislación inclusiva, actitudes municipales de apoyo y oposición basada en el lugar

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Pages 344-366 | Received 29 Aug 2016, Accepted 19 Jun 2017, Published online: 26 Jul 2017

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