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Maintaining Fidelity to ACT: Current Issues and Innovations in Implementation

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This practical guide reviews the principles of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), presents key considerations for adapting ACT across various treatment settings, populations, and related domain areas, and provides practical guidance for navigating cross-cutting issues.

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PEP23-06-05-003
Publication Date
September 2023

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