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CHINA: SALESIAN PUBLISHES NEW WORK ON
DEALING WITH DELINQUENTS
HONG KONG: 3rd December '03 -- Fr. Peter Newbery,
Founder and Executive director of Hong Kong's Youth Outreach organisation, has
published his fourth title in a series of works dealing with young people in
difficulties. His latest title, which contains both the English and the
Chinese text, is called 'Dealing with Delinquents'. The directness of the
title is indicative of Peter Newbery's direct writing style. The book
carefully avoids technical language and is meant to be read by those who need it
most - the teachers, the parents, or others who are in a position to be dealing
with young people who are boisterous or lively. The author makes the point
that it is often the school system and its way of treating such young people
that pushes them out of the category of 'student' and into that of
'delinquent.
While written for and drawing upon the experience
of the Hong Kong situation, there is no question but that this is a book to be
put into the hands of teachers or parents almost anywhere. It is loaded
with hints, do's and don'ts, and behind the easy-reading facade, contains solid
research and, to boot, the 36 years experience amongst Hong Kong's young people
of the teacher, counsellor, spocial worker, priest and Salesian that make
Peter Newbery what he is - one of the best recognised figures in China for his
successful work amongst the young. In addition to the work for Youth
Outreach, Peter is an honorary part-time Associate Professor at the University
of Hong Kong Department of Social Worka nd Social Administration. He is a
much sought-after speaker on youth issues.
The book is available from Vox Amic Press Hong
Kong Fax: (852) 2568 4161
