ERIC Number: ED089155
Record Type: RIE
Publication Date: 1973
Pages: 44
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Better Tomorrows.
Neff, Pauline
This publication describes a year-round program for emotionally disturbed girls between the ages of 10 and 15. The program, which is geared to delinquency prevention, does not accept "hard-core" delinquents. It revolves about a 26-day camping trip on which participants face up to wilderness situations that require them to accept responsibility for their actions. Paraprofessional counselors use group work methods to help girls learn problem-solving skills while on the trip. Parents are expected to attend group meetings while their daughters are on the trip. Trained volunteers do followup work after the girls return home. Results indicate that the program has a definite, positive impact on the participants. (HV)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Camping, Delinquency Prevention, Emotional Disturbances, Handicapped Children, Helping Relationship, Parent Participation, Program Descriptions, Rehabilitation Programs, Therapeutic Environment
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402 (Stock No. 1766-00016, HC $0.55)
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Authoring Institution: Office of Youth Development (DHEW), Washington, DC.; Girls' Adventure Trails, Inc., Dallas, TX.
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