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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_____________________________________________________
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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.
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Major Activities
1. Homework Review
2. Overview of the Lesson
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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