Riverview Hospital for Children and Youth

"There is much to recommend about the book, its message, and what was learned through trial-and-error, dedication, and forward thinking. I suspect mental health students, educators, and psychology practitioners will enjoy reading Wiseman's journey."—James K. Luiselli, New England Psychologist

"Riverview Hospital offers readers an inside view of this leading psychiatric hospital for children. As someone with four decades of experience in the private sector, I gained a fresh perspective on how complex and political the public sector is, and new respect for the challenges faced. An excellent resource for students as well as anyone with an interest in the history of children's services."—David Tompkins, vice president of program services, Klingberg Family Centers

"Riverview Hospital offers readers an inside view of this leading psychiatric hospital for children. As someone with four decades of experience in the private sector, I gained a fresh perspective on how complex and political the public sector is, and new respect for the challenges faced. An excellent resource for students as well as anyone with an interest in the history of children's services."—David Tompkins, vice president of program services, Klingberg Family Centers

"A fascinating and profound look at the early development of a 'continuum of care' model for children's mental health. Dick Wiseman provides an engaging voice for the staff, administrators, and officials working with the children at Riverview. His understanding and quest for a healthy therapeutic milieu is captured nicely for us through his insight that 'challenges lead to growth, and growth leads to higher developmental levels, which leads to change.' The stories and documentation are recommended learning opportunities for students and professionals in the field of children's services. I so enjoyed the journey."—Gregory Horne, professor emeritus of Psychology and Human Services, Middlesex Community College