Focuses on a family therapy approach that addresses violence and injustice through real-life interactions and systemic involvement. Emphasizes a 15-step method for healing spiritual pain, with a high success rate in treating juvenile sex offenders. Highlights the importance of engaging the whole family, including elders, to create lasting change and accountability. Introduction by Christine Padesky. William Glasser participates in conversation.
This presentation outlines a highly effective therapeutic method for rehabilitating juvenile sex offenders and protecting victims, with nearly a 100% success rate across 85–90 cases. Core components include full family involvement, open disclosure, sincere repentance, and assigning a protector for the victim. The approach addresses spiritual pain, avoids secrecy, and adapts to complex family dynamics. It integrates with legal and protective systems, balances compassion with accountability, and uses group therapy to build social responsibility among teens.
