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Fill in before next class:

3. Describe what happened when you did the homework assignment:

4. Steps you actually followed: (did you follow the skill card?)

5. Rate yourself on how well you used the skill (check one)Excellent_____ Good_____ Fair_____ Poor_____

6. Describe what you feel should be your next

homework assignment:

Feeling Chart

Thinking Report

Situation___________________________Thoughts:1.________________________________2.________________________________3.________________________________Feelings:_____________________________________________________________Attitudes and Beliefs_____________________________________________________

3

Ask for 2 or 3 volunteers to do the role play

Remaining inmates are assigned one step on the Skill Card to look for during the role play.

After the role play the remaining inmates give their critique about the role play.

4

Major Activities

1. Homework Review

2. Overview of the Lesson

5

6

The goal: To effect change in thinking so the behavior is positively impacted.

◦ Must be familiar with the contents of the curriculum

◦ Become familiar and comfortable with the steps and sequence of the skill lessons

Life Skills/Transition Based Curriculum

Based on concept that resiliency is critical to an individual’s successful reintegration into the community.

Resiliency-Ability to come back from and successfully adapt to adversity.

ADC modified the M2W’s Curriculum to assist adult inmateswith their reentry into the community.

◦ One of Two mandatory Programming Classes Given to Inmates

◦ Inmates start class approximately 7 months to Release◦ 16 Sessions◦ 2 Times a Week for 8 weeks◦ 2 Hour Session◦ One Facilitator/One Student Curriculum

1. Self Awarenessa. Valuesb. Beliefsc. Goalsd. Prioritizing Wants and Needs

(Begin Re-Entry Plan) 2. Expectations and

Limitations a. Yoursb. Othersc. Parole/Probation

3. Prepare for Release-Resource

Gatheringa. Identificationb. Public Assistance Tc. Transportationd. Housing, Food, Clothing, Utilities etc..

4. Finances

a. Saving for Release

b. Budgeting Bank

Accounts

c. Credit Repair

5. Life Skills

a. Parenting

b. Conflict Resolution/Anger

Management

c. Communication Skills

d. Decision Making/Choices

e. Positive Thinking

f. Respect

 

6. Substance Abuse/Mental &Medical Health

a. Supportb. Education and Treatment

Servicesc. Insurance

7. Relationships/SupportSystems

a. Family and Friends/Professionalb. Developing and Mending

Relationshipsc. Cutting Ties

8. Educationa. Mandatory Literacy, GED, or

College Prepb. Technology

9. Employmenta. Career Matchingb. Career Planningc. Resume Writingd. Interviewing

10. Resiliencya. Self Assessment

Chapter 3- Prepare for ReleaseChapter 3- Prepare for Release

Reentry Resource Center

Parole/Probation Visit

Importance of Identification

Chapter 4-FinancesChapter 4-Finances

Saving and Budgeting

Planning for a “Budget Explosion”

Conversations about current Cost of Living

 

Chapter 5-Life SkillsChapter 5-Life Skills

Parenting

Conflict Resolution

Decision Making/Choice & Consequences

Chapter 7-Relationship and Support Chapter 7-Relationship and Support SystemsSystems

Rebuilding Relationships

Cutting ties with Family and Friends

Community Support

Chapter 9-EmploymentChapter 9-Employment

Starts the first day of Class

Resumes

Cover Letters

Employment Application

Felony Question

Mock Interviews

“America is the land of the second chance - and when the gates of the prison open, the path ahead should lead to a better life”.

George Bush