Behind the Eyes of Juvenile Delinquents

By Billy J. Strawter, Sr.

Rev. Strawter has been engaged in direct, hands-on work with troubled youth in detention centers for many years. This experience has provided him with deep insight into the actions of rebellious youth, and their feelings about themselves, their parents, their friends, and society in general. The culmination of his work is now reflected in his book, Behind the Eyes of Juvenile Delinquents.Reverend Strawter, president and owner of EnviCare Consulting, Inc., a consulting firm involved in creating and executing programs for at-risk youth, believes that his book was necessary to help stem the tide of young people becoming involved in the criminal justice system at such young ages. His book includes a combination of his own learning experiences of working with youngsters of various backgrounds, personal interviews, recommendations for change, spiritual references, and words of faith to parents, counselors and anyone who works with youth. Behind the Eyes of Juvenile Delinquents includes topics such as: Building Trust -- Dealing With Different Attitudes and Negative Behaviors -- Dealing With Personal Confrontation -- Building a Relationship With Youth -- Why Juvenile Delinquents End Up in Trouble -- Why Anger Has Control Over Young People -- Disciplining Young People -- Profiles of Troubled Young People -- The Role of the Father -- Stopping the Destruction of Young People, and more

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1878647660
• ISBN13: 9781878647665
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: Apu Pub Group
• Length: 101 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.3" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

This book a guide for aiding struggling young people

Behind the Eyes of Juvenile Delinquents is written with a combination of compassion and sage wisdom. Strawter does not hesitate to use life applications from his personal experiences to further the discussion on how to reach and recover struggling young people. His shared experiences with young people connected with the juvenile justice system is timely considering the direction in which today's youth appear headed.I can tell from the author's tone that he is genuinely interested in the future of young people and has taken steps through his work to help correct the problem rather than merely write about it.This book particularly is a must for individuals who work directly with young people, regardless of the forum.The conclusion of this work begs for a sequel.

If you have a heart for kids in trouble, read this book

I read the book and have worked with author in the Juvenile Detention system for six years. If you're interested in first hand insight, and practical, hands-on, methods for reaching troubled youth this book is for you. Billy illustrates proven principles like the power and importance of listening, dealing with anger, and encouraging spiritual growth. I highly recommend this book.

Right On! Mr. Strawter

This book is a must read for anyone involved with children or teens. It provides a very In-depth look at what can go wrong in the family circle as well as ideas of how to stay in front of the warning signs we often miss. I have witnessed countless examples in our community where situations could have been changed had the parents only known what to look for. Mr. Strawter had the foresight and the passion to offer a tool to spread this word. Put this book on the front of your list to give to all new parents.