藝術方案運用於高關懷青少年服務之初探

The Role of Arts in Developing Service Programmes and Engaging at-risk Youths

本文首在探討不同藝術方案的性質與特性和在活動過程中對青少年所形成的影響。三位研究者和大學生志工嘗試以街舞、戲劇、魔術、彩繪、飾品設計、攝影、影片編輯軟體等立體與平面藝術形式，組成高關懷青少年的成長團體，提供少年矯治機構附設復學班及國中勵志班的青少年自我探索與自我表現的機會。其次，團體帶領者如何引導青少年投入團體活動亦是本文討論的重點。文末針對執行過程的優點、限制及所觀察到的議題提出省思。

This paper aims to explore methods in which to integrate art programs into growth groups for at-risk youths with the dropping out experience. The authors and volunteers employ the media of street dance, dramatic games, painting, photography, and so on to provide group members opportunities for social interaction and self expression.The influence of various art forms upon the behaviors and interaction of the members of growth groups is examined. How volunteers find ways to enhance the involvement of the group members in activities is another focus of this preliminary study. Finally, strengths and limitations of, and reflections upon the practice of art programs are discussed.