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Research Article

Buddhist principles that can inform social workers commitment to anti-racism and social justice

, PhD, , MSW & , MPA, MSW
Pages 18-45 | Received 23 May 2021, Accepted 25 Sep 2023, Published online: 21 Nov 2023

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