The goal of Life Skills is to help each individual increase their capacity to control anger and violence, to increase awareness of triggers that cause such actions, to allow individual to function better in relationships and, where possible, to offer hope of reconciliation. As a result participants find new understanding in their lives, helping them to avoid the extreme actions and find balance that helps them avoid repetition of their initial offense.

All classes are monitored and strict adherence to attendance policies and participation policies are demanded as these help to increase trust and class dynamics as well as hold the individuals accountable to their classmates.

Class audits by any non-participants is not allowed as it will disrupt class dynamics and betray class trust and confidentiality. BUT, the Life Skills curriculum, for the purpose of evaluating fitness for a particular case, is open for review by official judicial personnel.

Court ordered participants are held accountable to boundaries and court ordered disciplinary actions for non-compliance is HIGHLY encouraged.

Monthly reporting may be made available upon request of judicial officers and will be made to the any of the following officials upon request:

• Corrections Officers
• Probation Officers
• Parole Officers
• Sentencing Judge (or other designated official)

Studies have shown a remarkable recidivism rate of less than 6% for perpetrators that successfully complete this course.

The HEART Program is a juvenile sexual diversion program which teaches both students and parents about the cosequences of underage sex and promotes healthy ideals for dating and relationship building. Interested in more information about the HEART Program? Find it here