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Richard Dembo

Richard Dembo

Professor of Criminology

Behavioral and Community Sciences

Dembo's research focuses on juvenile justice, youth drug use, delinquency, HIV/STD/STI issues, mental health issues and youth trauma.

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Email: rdemdo@usf.edu

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