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SOCIAL WORK WITH CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS OF MULTIPLE HERITAGE IN AUSTRIA

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0610243035 23. Juni 2010 I Dedication This thesis is dedicated to my dear husband Muhammadou Jobarteh. Words fail me to express my appreciation to you. Your dedication, love and persistent confidence in me encouraged me to continue my efforts. Furthermore, you motivate me to make a contribution to trying to reduce racist prejudice, discrimination and racist hate crimes. In this spirit: 'Mbolo moy dolleh' (Wollof proverb; 'Together we are strong').

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