Reclaiming youth at risk : our hope for the future

Brendtro, Larry K. (Author). Brokenleg, Martin. (Added Author). Van Bockern, Steve. (Added Author).

Summary: " ...integrates Native American child-rearing philosophies and Western psychology to provide a unique perspective on troubled youth. Part I examines the alienation of children in modern society. Part II presents a holistic Native American philosophy of child development that is built upon the idea that the education of children is the most important function of a society. Part III offers principles and strategies for creating reclaiming environments." --back cover

Record details

ISBN: 1879639866 (pbk.)
ISBN: 9781879639867 (pbk.)
Physical Description: x, 160 p., [5] leaves of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.
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Edition: Rev. ed.
Publisher: Bloomington, Ind. : National Educational Service, c2002.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 139-153) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The seeds of discouragement -- The circle of courage -- The reclaiming environment.