This book argues that where other social interventions (i.e. the juvenile justice system, D.A.R.E., "Scared Straight," etc.) have failed to adequately address the problems of at-risk teenagers, inexpensive and easily-implemented after school theatre programs may have more success. The author suggests that low-cost, non-coercive theatre programs can demonstrably lower incidences of youth violence, drug use, teen pregnancy, and gang membership.
