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American Graduate Day 2015 | Institute For Juvenile Research

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IJR promotes effective policies to relieve mental health burdens of children and families.

The Institute for Juvenile Research (IJR) at the University of Illinois at Chicago promotes effective policies and practices to relieve mental health burdens of children and families living in high poverty urban communities.

09/29/2015 | Rating NR

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