Today, our library at the School for Officer Training - the site of Project 1:17 - received their order of Reclaiming Children and Youth Journals. We have copies back to 2000. The library is planning on purchasing the rest of the journals back to back to 1992 in August.
I have been so impressed with the writings of editors Larry Brendtro and Nicholas Long; as well as contributors such as Scott Larson, Nicholas Long, Martin Brokenleg, Steve Van Bockern etc. that I have been systematically working through several of their books. However, one of their most impressive resources is this journal. I was amazed to see the people who have written articles in these journals - Laura Bush, Desmond Tutu, Geoffrey Canada etc. etc. Every issue is packed with meaty material - immediately applicable to youthwork!
If you are close to our Training School, I invite you to come and check out a couple of issues. If you are at a distance, I would encourage you to order a subscription. Also, check out their past issues.
Here's their description of the journal:
Whether you are a seasoned educator, youth professional, mentor, parent, or university student, this journal is for you! From the very beginning, this quarterly publication was described as "practical," "powerful," and "positive." Now in it's 13th year, the journal continues to provide readers with concise, informative articles from leading educators and youth workers.
Reclaiming Children and Youth offers a vast array of strategies and solutions to many of the pressing problems of youth work today. Using tried and tested models, it presents techniques to reclaim even the most challenging children and youth.
Youth Today has called Reclaiming Children and Youth "one of the best publications in the field." With a world-class editorial board, this journal puts readers on the leading edge of positive youth development.
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