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There were so many incidents of teenagers shooting classmates and teachers. Added to this, there is the ever-present problem of teens abusing drugs, causing them to have run-ins with the law. There are lots of options available to reach out to troubled teens. All these are designed solely for the purpose of redirecting unmotivated and troubled teens.

In general, people reach out to troubled teens by means of teen parenting, behavior modification schools, boarding and boot camp style schools, homes for troubled teens, rehabilitation programs, troubled youth programs and wilderness camps. Remember that no one solution works for all teens. The settings and programs to reach out to teens should match the individual problems.

Teen parenting is committed to establishing a strong relationship with the teens. Most teens require someone to nurse them and listen to their difficulties and hopefully help them with the answers. This approach must be honest and focusing on love and compassion for teens, and anxiety for their future and their safety.

Behavior modification schools aims at dealing with teens that show social and emotional problems in their behavior. Along with regular curriculum, they have special programs for teenagers to regain control over their life. For example, anger management programs help them control their violent tendencies. School counselors are able to plan programs that match the individual problems.

A boot camp is a military style setting with strict discipline and a rigid structure. Here, troubled teens learn how to deal better with authority figures and become more accepting of authority. Boarding schools have a combined atmosphere of behavior modification schools and military style schools.

Rehabilitation programs are good ways to reach teens that have drug or alcohol problems. They help them become drug free through counseling and medical programs. Homes for troubled teens are group homes that have trained staffs who can handle teen problems effectively.