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The hidden tragedy of offender deaths

Stuart Ross
Med J Aust 2004; 181 (9) || doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2004.tb06400.x
Published online: 1 November 2004

The justice system could go further in supporting the needs of those it detains after they are returned to the community

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  • University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC.


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