One thinking error in treating violent juvenile offenders is to encourage them to think of themselves as victims. This only reinforces their tendency to blame others for their behavior. They must initially be confronted with the serious consequences of their own victimizing behavior. Another thinking error is to minimize the harm caused by the offender. The offender must be made aware of the serious harm caused by his behavior. Another thinking error is that treatment and discipline are mutually exclusive. Treatment requires that violent juveniles discipline and manage their behavior. A final thinking error is that mentally disturbed youth need treatment and delinquent juveniles do not. All problem behaviors require treatment techniques for modifying the behavior. The Paint Creek Youth Center has four major components: an intensive program based on positive peer culture, a victim awareness strategy, education and recreation, and a work program.