Title: The ongoing journey : awakening spiritual life in at-risk youth /
Authors: Coles, Robert.; Boys Town Press.
Publisher: Boys Town Press,
Year: 1995
Subjects: Church work with youth United States; Youth Religious life United States.
Abstract: "Within these covers, some of America's best-known educators, psychologists, and clergy members examine spiritual life among youth from many different cultural backgrounds. They share inspiring stories of young people rescued from lives of violence, neglect, and despair. Their essays offer insights gleaned from years of research and real-life experience in the trenches of street ministry.
Contents: Introduction: The ongoing journey / Thomas J. Everson -- The profile of spirituality of at-risk youth / Robert Coles -- Some thoughts on religious and spiritual education with vulnerable youth / Robert Coles -- Mental health and conscience functioning in at-risk youth / Charles Shelton -- Facilitating spiritual growth among at-risk youth / David Elkind -- Sometimes even God needs help / Veronica Mendez -- Approaches to Resiliency: An African-centered perspective / Nsenga Warfield-Coppock -- Portrait of Asian American youth: Cultural issues for ministry / Donald Ng -- A Native American perspective / Reaves Nahwooks -- Effective strategies for working with at-risk youth / Lorraine Monroe -- Setting at-risk youth free through spiritual growth / Bruce Wall -- Characteristics of conversion / Buster Soaries -- From risk to resiliency: Faith skills for the journey / Thomas J. Everson.