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Download full textGarry, Eileen M.; And Others – Juvenile Justice Bulletin, 1996
Truancy is a major problem in the United States that can have negative effects on the futures of young people. Truancy may lead to dropping out of school; may be a precursor to delinquent and criminal activity; and places students at higher risk of being drawn into behaviors involving drugs, alcohol, or violence. Furthermore, truancy has high…
Descriptors: Attendance, Delinquency, Dropout Prevention, Elementary Secondary Education
