Imagining ‘possible selves’ as an intervention strategy for incarcerated youth

This minor dissertation involves exploratory research by way of in-depth qualitative interviews with two past juvenile offenders exploring the idea of 'possible selves’ as an intervention strategy for incarcerated youth. The participants share experiences of their own incarceration as juveniles...

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Autor principal: Fernan, Tess (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Libro
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Publicado: 2020
En:Año: 2020
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