http://www.connectforkids.org/node/3381?tn=hp/s2
Ayelish McGarvey, "A Culture of Caring", The American Prospect, September 2005
"At its core, the Missouri approach operates on the premise that internalized behavior changes can occur only once a young person has confronted the often painful dysfunction in his or her past that led him or her to crime. To do that, teens must feel safe and protected within a structured environment that reinforces the importance of open communication."
