Kids in NY's Juvenile Justice System Talk about How Treatment Changed Them

"I really didn't even have a clue what a goal was, but to just get high. And now I have real goals ..."
So says David, age 17, one of five residents in this 10-minute video about New York City's Outreach House, a residential treatment center aimed at helping youth in the justice system change their behavior.
It's an eloquent testimonial to the fact that youth can and do change and an example of good storytelling to make a point about youth in the juvenile justice system.

And if you're curious, here's what works in treating teens with alcohol and drug abuse issues.