Have you been to AA meetings? First off there are plenty of non religious (as in completely non religious) groups. Second, the point isn’t really to stay sober (though they say it is, but it isn’t). It is to learn empathy for those you have hurt. Go do the steps, even as a completely sober person.
This kid needs to learn how to look through someone else’s eyes.
I could talk at length about what I like and dislike abouy mandatory counseling. But it is better than jail.
