Violence is most often addressed in moral and legal terms: "How evil is this action, and how much punishment does it deserve?" Unfortunately, this way of thinking, the basis for our legal and political institutions, does nothing to shed light on the causes of violence. Violent criminals have been Gi[...]

Writing from personal and professional experience, Aaron Kipnis shares both the riveting story of his own troubled youth and how he turned himself around and the successful approaches he has used to help "bad boys" become good men. "Angry Young Men" offers specific, practical advice for parents, tea[...]