Built around groups of 9 to11 youths, under the guidance of an adult leader, Group therapy is designed to "turn around" a negative youth subculture and mobilize power of the peer group in a productive manner. Youth in Group therapy learn how to identify problems and work toward their solution. In group sessions and in day-to-day activities, the goal is to fully involve young people in the helping process.
Group therapy does not seek to impose specific rules, but to teach basic values. Group therapy is not a permissive, laissez-faire approach, but places considerable demands on youth. Although adults remain in charge, young people have the responsibility of helping one another. If there were one rule, it would be that people must care for one another.