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Peer reviewedMcGaha, Johnny E. – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 1993
Investigated differences in family variables between adult felons on probation from alcoholic homes (n=43) and those from nonalcoholic homes (n=53). Found significant differences in family violence, abuse, delinquency, running away, and addiction, suggesting that probationers from substance abusing families have significantly more family…
Descriptors: Adults, Alcoholism, Child Abuse, Criminals
