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TEACHING YOUNG WOMEN THE SKILLS TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES
Program Overview
A powerful and engaging seminar to meet the needs of young female offenders, the Female Offenders program incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral approaches and Social Learning Theory. The program is highly interactive and offers young women the opportunity to address issues unique to their population in a safe and controlled environment.
Female Offenders adheres to the philosophy that many problems are consistent with the client's beliefs about themselves and the world. Self-defeating behaviors often result from thoughts generated from core beliefs and feelings. The highly structured techniques used are designed to increase awareness of motives and offer alternatives to negative behavior.
Topics Include:
- Values Clarification
- Self Esteem / Self Image Evaluation
- Relationships
- Communication Skills
- Personal Safety
- Boundary Setting
- Limit Setting
- Goal Setting
Format:
- Cost is $65 per participant.
- I.S.A.E. will accommodate all indigent clients as determined by the referring agency.
- Clients must submit a 300-word essay to the referral source within 1 week of attending.
Who Are the Clients?
Female offenders between 13-19 years of age experiencing difficulties with:
- Impulse Control
- Anger Management
- Low Self-Esteem / Body Image
- Unhealthy or Abusive Relationships
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