If you want to better understand adolescents and improve your interpersonal skills in working with them, here is the perfect book. Author William Lewis, a psychologist whose innovations in correctional treatment have been implemented in institutions, parole offices, and camps throughout the country, shares his insights into personality development and identifies practical and successful treatments and therapeutic techniques. Lewis also defines the personality requirements for effective youth workers, enabling professionals to evaluate their own interpersonal styles. An excellent training manual, guidebook, textbook, and general resource, Helping the Youthful Offender provides thought-provoking ideas and essential information for professionals, parents, and students.