The Application of Traditional Martial Arts Practice and Theory to the Treatment of Violent Adolescents.

Twemlow, Stuart W.; Sacco, Frank C.

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ERIC Number: EJ585260

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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The Application of Traditional Martial Arts Practice and Theory to the Treatment of Violent Adolescents.

Twemlow, Stuart W.; Sacco, Frank C.

Adolescence, v33 n131 p505-18 Fall 1998

Reviews treatment programs, the complex problems posed by youth gangs, and the use of martial arts in the treatment of violence and proposes a program for violent adolescents. The program philosophy is committed to respect and self-control; emphasis is on leadership and community service. Provides clinical examples. (Author/EMK)

Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Elementary Secondary Education, Intervention, Juvenile Gangs, Prevention, Program Design, Psychotherapy, Self Control, Therapy, Violence

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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