Clinical Application of 'The Change Process'.

A change process described in the work of Yochelson and Samenow was adapted to students committed as delinquents to a state correctional facility. Their criminal profile accurately described the majority of the offenders. While minor problems continued, their frequency was reduced by as much as nine times. Serious incidents occurred only after the student terminated his contract. Meeting with the change agents almost daily and being held accountable for all choices seemed to act as an effective, immediate deterrent. (BN)