Reclaiming Children and Youth - From the Editor

Building Respectful Connections

chelleson — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:59:06 +0000

Twenty years ago, this publication was founded as the flagship of the reclaiming youth movement. The journal’s mission is to provide leading-edge research and practical tools for building restorative relationships and environments where all children can thrive. The editors highlight progress toward that goal and challenges that remain.

The Trust and Talent Connection

chelleson — Mon, 16 May 2011 14:31:42 +0000

20_1_Brendtro_Mitchell.pdf

To grow intelligence and nurture talent, we begin with trusting bonds with caring adults—in families, school, and community. It is time to get back to basics.

Practice-Based Evidence: Back to the Future

chelleson — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:13:16 +0000

19_4_Brendtro_Mitchell_Doncaster.pdf

Researchers are shifting from the medical model of studying treatments, to a practice-based model focusing on the nature and needs of a person in a therapeutic relationship. As seen from the articles in this special issue, this has been a central tenet of Re-ED since founded by Nicholas Hobbs fifty years ago.

The Reclaiming Saga: The Second Century of the Child

chelleson — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:43:59 +0000

WEB_BRENDTRO_18_4.pdf

In the early twentieth century, democratic ideals transformed schools, courts, and children’s programs. Educational pioneers found untapped strengths in “wayward” youth and forged restorative programs rooted in values of respect and self-governance. Nazi occupation of Europe brought many European reformers to North America where Michigan, with its long progressive tradition, became the epicenter of the reclaiming movement. This journal, now published through a collaboration of the Circle of Courage Institute and Starr Commonwealth, networks leaders in reclaiming youth worldwide.

Pioneers in Reclaiming Youth

chelleson — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:19:21 +0000

172_Dedication Page.pdf

From Power to Empowerment

chelleson — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:21:15 +0000

17_4_Letter_From_the_Editor.pdf