The book describes practical, effective short- and long-term ideas and strategies for defusing aggression in youth based on the approach and proven teaching methods developed at Boys Town and incorporated into the Boys Town Model. Readers learn how to build good relationships with youth and teach them pro-social behavior. Also offered are sample Treatment Plans from a variety of settings that will help caregivers see how intervention strategies can be developed for aggressive youth and used in different environments.

Working with Aggressive Youth can help teachers, school counselors, social workers, probation officers, psychologists, foster parents, child care staff and administrators teach angry youth how to calm down, use self-control strategies, and solve problems in positive ways.