THE GROUP THERAPY PROGRAM AT THE CIVIC CENTER CLINIC

Abstract

This presentation is being given by the Civic Center Clinic in Brooklyn, an agency that treats only offenders over 16. The Clinic was opened in 1952 by volunteers headed by Sol Tropp, a probation officer. In 1953, Dr. Ralph S. Banay, an internationally renowned forensic psychiatrist, became director of the Clinic and is still providing strong and progressive leadership. Very small at first, it has expanded until today it includes 11 part time professionals, one full time social worker, four full time clericals.