Vol 17, No 2 (2008)
Pioneers in reclaiming youth challenged pessimistic "deficit" models by focusing on strength and resilience. Democratic values inspired them to create respectful environments for education, treatment, and positive youth development. This legacy is now at the leading edge of science and practice. This issue dedicated to the memory of a pioneer in work with troubled children, William C. Morse of the University of Michigan. It is published in concert with the first North American Roots and Wings conference to be held in September 2008 at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Guest editor is Adrienne Brant James of Turtle Island Learning Circle, Detroit.
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Positive Behavior Facilitation
Bradley J. Kaffar, John H. Hoover
Culture and Development
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Roots: The Life Space Pioneers
Adrienne Brant James
Traditional approaches to education and youth work were transformed by two psychologists who came to the United States as Hitler rose to power. Practical theorist Kurt Lewin challenged mechanistic ideas of behavior by studying children in their natural “life space.” Theory practitioner Fritz Redl applied life space concepts to work with troubled children. The reclaiming youth movement sprang from these pioneers and their protégés.
Wings: The Legacy
Larry K. Brendtro
As World War II spread across Europe, many leaders in work with troubled children and youth moved to North America. Deeply committed to democratic ideals, they pioneered new methods for building restorative relationships and positive group cultures. Their vision gave rise to a reclaiming youth movement that is transforming education and youth development worldwide.
Prosocial Youth: The Legacy of Arnold Goldstein
Mark Amendola, Robert Oliver
Arnold P. Goldstein (1933-2002) was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his world-renowned contribution to research and intervention in preventing violence. Goldstein described how his model of Aggression Replacement Training ® [ART ®] was deeply rooted in the work of other pioneers in this field.
Three Levels of Therapeutic Connections
Jack Phelan
Youth in conflict frustrate efforts to teach, counsel, or guide them. While the importance of trusting relationships is clear, few have formal training in building such bonds. The challenges of building different levels of therapeutic connections with youth are explored.
Celebrating the Gifts
Douglas V. Herman
Learning communities can reach reluctant learners by providing multiple opportunities for recognizing the inner gifts each child possesses and tapping these strengths to foster personal mastery and independence.
From the Editor
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Pioneers in Reclaiming Youth
Larry K. Brendtro
Juvenile Justice
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Is Racial and Ethnic Equity Possible in Juvenile Justice?
Shay Bilchik
Promising approaches in both policy and practice have emerged that should serve as beacons to guide professionals as they renew their determination to ensure fairness for all races and ethnicities in child serving systems. Indeed, when those systems are equitably treating children of color, then all children will benefit.
Treatment and Family
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Authentic Assessment for Restorative Outcomes
Allison Doerr
The Developmental Audit® is used for planning restorative educational and social-emotional interventions for challenging children and youth in a Georgia psycho-educational program.
Reaching in to Bring Kids Out
Susan Fay
The EQUIP Program
John C. Gibbs, Granville Bud Potter, Ann-Marie DiBiase, Renee Devlin
Youth who present anti-social behavior need powerful interventions that strengthen empathy, counter negative peer influence, and challenge thinking errors.
Building Inner Resilience
Linda Lantieri
The capacity to be in control of one’s thoughts, emotions, and physiology can form an internal safety net preparing children to face the challenges and opportunities of life. This is the goal of the Inner Resilience Program in the New York City Schools.
A Family Plan Forged Out of Commitment and Love
Lynn M. Welden
Family Group Decision Making (also known as Family Group Conferencing) is a process that brings together extended family networks—aunts, uncles, grandparents, neighbors, and friends—to make important decisions that might otherwise be made by professionals.
Jason and the "Flaming Hampsters of Death"
Erik K. Laursen, Cara Felski-Smith
Life Space Crisis Intervention helps one student correct his distorted view of reality and provides him with tools for future success.
