mentally retarded offender

by Bertram S. Brown

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Published 1967 by The Commission in [Washington, D.C.] .
Written in English

Subjects:

• People with mental disabilities -- United States.,
• Criminals -- United States

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Edition Notes

Statement	by Bertram S. Brown and Thomas F. Courtless; submitted to the President"s Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice.
Contributions	Courtless, Thomas F., United States. President"s Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice.
Classifications
LC Classifications	HV6789 .A284
The Physical Object
Pagination	ii, 90 p. ;
Number of Pages	90
ID Numbers
Open Library	OL15170352M

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