We welcome reviews of Understanding the Human Volcano: What Teens Can Do about Violence. Here is a sample of what people have written about the book:

This book addresses one of the most important elements that results in hurt kids: the link between violence and anger. Hipp offers useful strategies for kids to help themselves and others.
—James Garbarino, Ph D., author of Lost Boys: Why Our Sons Turn Violent and How We Can Save Them

Everyone agrees we need to reduce youth violence. Earl Hipp explains how to do it. I hope every teenager reads Understanding the Human Volcano. This book could literally save lives.
—David Walsh, Ph.D., President of National Institute on Media and the Family

This book is great! I think it should be required reading at middle schools and high schools across the country. It wouldn't hurt most adults to read it, too.
—Sally Dale, parent, Littleton, Colorado

Understanding the Human Volcano should be required reading for every student. Educators, parents, law enforcers, and youth-serving professionals can benefit equally from Hipp’s succinct and articulate insights.
—Ronald D. Stephens, Ed.D., Executive Director of the National School Safety Center

Long overdue, Hipp’s book for teens is the most comprehensive and reader-friendly guide on violence prevention I have read. He covers the main points in a thoughtful, nonshaming manner.
—Mary Atwater, Violence Prevention Coordinator, Jefferson County (Colorado) Public Schools

Teens and their parents will want to read Mr. Hipp’s book. He presents real-life solutions that empower youth to break violent cycles, such as bullying.
—Mary Grace Reed, member of the Farmington (Connecticut) Board of Education and the Capitol Region Education Council

In this book, young people candidly voice their deepest concerns about violence. Earl Hipp offers them viable solutions to reduce violence in its varied forms.
-Patricia McPhearson Davis, Safe and Drug-free Schools and Communities manager, Chicago Public Schools