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Electronic Violence among Croatian Youth: Prevalence, Regional Patterns and Prevention through Family– School Partnership

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|Apr 2026

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Language: English
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Submitted on: Jun 14, 2025
Accepted on: Aug 22, 2025
Published on: Apr 26, 2026
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