Nicholas Long is one of the nation's foremost leaders in the field of reeducating troubled children and youth. During a career that has spanned more than 50 years, he has created and administered model psycho-educational treatment programs, authored or coauthored seven texts and more than 100 articles, and developed video series about working with troubled youth. He also has served on the faculty of several universities, including American University in Washington, D. C. While on the faculty at American University, he developed and directed Rose School, a citywide interagency program. In this interview, Dr. Long reflects on his experiences and perspectives drawn from more than 50 years of leadership in the field, his work with challenging youth, and his predictions for the future of the field.