Teens in Crisis: How the Industry Serving Struggling Teens Helps and Hurts Our Kids

by Deborah Siegel, Frederic G. Reamer, Frederic G Reamer

Book Overview

In recent years a dizzying array of programs has emerged to meet the needs of struggling teens and their families-wilderness therapy programs, therapeutic boarding schools, alternative schools, mentoring and court diversion programs, independent living programs, and myriad day treatment and partial hospitalization services. Yet not all of these offerings employ mental health professionals or follow evidence-based treatment protocols. Some programs...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231144636
• ISBN13: 9780231144636
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.8"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher