In Step is a program is for youth who may be struggling with their roles, performance, or behaviors in any way.  It is a nationally approved curriculum with the relationship education training company PREP Inc. In Step is so successful that 90% of the youth who complete the program avoid legal trouble and 80% of families report improved relationships. 

 

I.    GOALS

1. Increase the youth’s ability to effectively problem-solve.

2. Improve communication between the parent and youth.

3. Assist the youth in developing improved impulse control.

4. Enable the youth to make decisions that reflect socially acceptable behavior.

5. Assist the youth in understanding the consequences of his/her behavior and to take responsibility for his/her actions.

6. Enhance the parent’s ability to provide structure and set boundaries for the youth.

7. Develop improved recognition, expression, and control of emotions.

8. Improve the youth’s knowledge regarding drug and alcohol use.

9. Reduce or prevent any referral of youth to the court or other justice system.

 

II.   ELIGIBILITY

1. Youth identified as exhibiting some emotional or behavioral risks OR youth ages 10-17 who have been charged with an offense, who have been identified as experiencing problems, or whose educational progress may be suffering who would benefit from the program objectives.

2. Youth who have been arrested previously may be eligible if they have not been through the program in the past.  Youth who have committed a serious, violent crime are generally not eligible.

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III.  PROGRAM STRUCTURE/CONTEXT

In Step is a 14-hour psycho-educational program designed for youth and their parents.  The curriculum modules are as follows:

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      Module 1: Introduction – Offense Cycle

      Module 2: Communication

      Module 3: Emotional Regulation

      Module 4: Smart Choices

      Module 5: Values and Cultural Awareness

      Module 6: Substance Use

      Module 7: Family Systems

      Module 8: Summary

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There is no charge to the families for the program; it is funded by a contract with the Office of Juvenile Affairs. All groups are closed-ended.  Each participant and the parent/guardian must sign a participation agreement, confidentiality agreement, behavioral contract, and client rights agreement.  Parent/guardian participation is mandatory.

 

The youth and parents must attend all sessions in order to receive a certificate of completion.  No more than two hours of class time may be missed due to an illness or family emergency. This missed time must be made up to complete the program.

 

IV.  Enrollment

 

In order to enroll you and your child, contact us at 405-222-5437 and request FTOP/In-Step.