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Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies
An International Interdisciplinary Journal for Research, Policy and Care
Volume 5, 2010 - Issue 2
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Educational experiences and achievements of war-zone immigrant students in Canada

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Pages 97-107 | Received 12 Apr 2009, Accepted 26 Oct 2009, Published online: 16 Jun 2010

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