This book is about helping troubled young people who are searching separately for security, identity, and purpose in their lives

Larry K. Brendtro, Alene E. Ness

Preface, Foreword, Introduction, 1. Bridging Theory and Practice, PART I : FOUNDATIONS FOR POWERFUL ENVIRONMENTS, 2. The Interpersonal Relationship: Reaching the Reluctant, 3. The Group Culture: Responsible Youth Participation, 4. The Organizational Ethos: From Tension to Teamwork, PART II: FORMATS FOR TEACHING AND TREATMENT, 5. Psychoeducational Management: Individualizing Treatment, 6. The Life-Space Interview: A Re-examination, 7. Peer Group Treatment: Its Use and Misuse, 8. Re-education through Recreation, 9. Re-education through the Creative Arts, Conclusion, Index