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Published Stories and Media
Considered a leader in strength-based practices and transformational programs for youth, families and professionals, Starr Commonwealth is often in the media and several of our professionals have written on topics related to youth development.

From the Outside In: Meeting the Needs of Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Dr. James Longhurst, Dr. Pamela Lemerand, Patti Hiatt, Dana Richards, Robert Shumaker and Dana Jacob
2009

Fifty years before Virginia Tech: A Starr Commonwealth Perspective on Violence in Our Schools
Dr. Martin Mitchell, Dr. James Longhurst, Dana Jacob
2008

Starr Commonwealth and Montcalm School for Girls Receives Crystal Image Award
Times Bulletin, January 23, 2008

The Gift You Give Your Kids
James Longhurst, Licensed Psychologist for Starr Commonwealth
Several media outlets, June 15, 2007

The Race Is On: Get Your Middle-Schooler Up To Speed
Several media outlets, May 9, 2007

An Exhalted New Life: A Starr Success Story
Michelle Shaw, Community Press, May 8, 2007

Hooked on Helping: An Investment for Life
Dr. Martin Mitchell, President & CEO, Starr Commonwealth
"connectmichiganalliance.org," April 16, 2007

Youth Need Postitive Peer Culture, Caring Adults
Battle Creek Enquirer, April 1, 2007

Kids Who Care For Others End Up Caring About Themselves, Too
Several media outlets, February 7, 2007

A Mother's Love Finds Shelter From The Storm
"Starr News," Winter 2006

From Peer Deviance to Peer Helping: Voices of Youth
James Longhurst and Joan McCord with Starr Commonwealth Students,
"Reclaiming Children and Youth," Winter 2006

Positive Peer Culture: Antidote to "Peer Deviance Training"
Larry Brendtro, Martin Mitchell, and Herman McCall,
"Reclaiming Children and Youth," Winter 2006

Bullying: How You Can Help Your Child Avoid It
Martha Dobbins, Director of Training Initiatives for No Disposable Kids®
Several media outlets, June 7, 2005

Avoid Parenting Traps: Ways to Prevent Conflict with your Child
James Longhurst, Licensed Psychologist for Starr Commonwealth
Several media outlets, January 31, 2005

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