Dear Friends ..

Recently, many changes have taken place at Kindred Publishing and we appreciate your patience as we have reorganized and now provide internet access to our programs and related information. We are excited to provide on-line previewing and improve the level of service to our clients.

It is our aim to conceive, develop, produce and distribute audio-visual support materials specifically designed for "harder-to-reach" clients. As authors and producers, our focus is to develop programs and materials that speak to the issues and concerns of those who practice lifestyles that are destructive to themselves or their community. Our programs also have a unique application to those who find themselves in a criminal justice setting.

It is our belief that most people have the ability to rise above the problems that affect their lives. This belief is born out of the idea that, regardless of the dysfunction, most people carry with them the ability to change their own lives for the better.

This ability to change and improve oneself is what we hope to expose, identify and nourish. The theme central to this effort is personal responsibility. Regardless of the circumstances, individuals must assume responsibility for taking the action necessary to change their lives. We as counselors, clinicians, educators or probation officers can only provide the information and tools to help the individual accept his or her responsibility. We hope our materials will help provide this tool.