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Download full textFo, Walter S. O.; O'Donnell, Clifford R. – 1972
This paper describes a community-based approach to delinquency prevention utilizing indigenous nonprofessionals as behavior change agents. Adult residents in two Model Cities communities served as "buddies" of youth referred for behavior and academic problems. The principles and techniques of behavior modification were used in the training of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Antisocial Behavior, Attitude Change, Behavior Change
