Oh Trish, I'm sorry this is happening - you must be so worn out.

From my Dp, a previous "naughty boy" who was sent to a "naughty boys" home, please don't go that option. He says it was the beginning of the end for him. There were other factors that started him down this track (saving a kid from being beaten up by the local cops son, only to have the cops son lie and say it was him), but the home was the most horrible, horrible place and to some extent I think it broke his spirit in a really sad way.

I didn't find the school counsellor much help for DD, but she did refer her to a fabulous program we have been involved with for the last 2 years. She goes away surfing, rock climbing - and has learnt some fabulous coping skills. She also realises how lucky she is to have so many loving people in her life.

I know you are up in NSW, I can ask at REFS and see if they know any similar programs in your area??

BTW - I think the sport thing is a brilliant idea.

xoxoxoxoxoxox