Presents a successful program for preventing isolation and alienation in early adolescents, developed by The Quest National Center. It uses a multimodal behavior therapy approach that works to combat the delusion of uniqueness many adolescents experience. Lists 11 references. (MD)

This article describes a new training curriculum for educators, youth workers, and mentors which draws from research and best practices in positive youth development and positive behavior support. Response Ability Pathways or RAP focuses on three practical interventions: connect to others for support, clarify challenging problems, and restore…