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The program�s goal is designed as a primary, secondary and tertiary
prevention/intervention services for youth and families; to assist youth
from the initial entry into the juvenile justice system, to assist youth
with the disruptive and defiant behavior that may be displayed at home,
school and community.
The Program is a 4-week curriculum involving topics on Juvenile Justice
Awareness, Juveniles, Anger Management, Youth Violence, Conflict
Resolution and much more. Hands on involvement, mock juvenile court, a
mock jail, the Hoops for OOPS Program, and crafts, drawings, exercises are
specially geared to 5 to 9 year olds and 10 to 16 year olds. All
activities are age-appropriate. At the end of the 4-week program, each
participant is awarded several accolades- they receive a certificate of
completion and other presentations. The youth completing the program have
the opportunity to become an �Honorary Mentor� come back and participate
FREE with other participants in the program.
Contact: Community Prevention Consultant
Mr. Henry T. Armstrong, III
1824 Wylds Road, Suite B-1
Augusta, Georgia 30909
Phone: 706-833-3731 and 706-833-3941
Primary Intervention
Juvenile Justice Awareness Program (Understanding the Court Process)
An educational program that can be used for a targeted group-sixth,
seventh and eighth grade students presenting them the concept services and
facts of the Juvenile justice system. This program seeks to emphasize the
student�s responsibility for their decisions and the consequences of their
delinquent behavior. Three scenarios are portrayed. There are depictions
involved depicting truancy, fighting and shoplifting with the concurring
consequences. Scenes involving Videos, slide presentations, mock jail,
uniforms with leg irons, handcuffs, and belly irons. Terms associated with
the juvenile justice system are also discussed.
Juveniles and the Law Program �CHOICES
A 4-week to 8-week program designed to teach children the value of rules,
laws, and instructions. Juveniles, what are they? Law enforcement,
attitudes, problem-solving, and consequences are addressed. This program
can be used with both age groups, designed to teach children how to become
responsible, caring law-abiding citizens as they become responsible
adults. The results are more attentiveness in home, school and community.
Videos, handouts, exercises, mock jail, and other methods are employed.
Secondary Intervention
Youth Violence Program
Violence in the Schools- Developing Prevention Plans. Exercises on
under violence in your school and community. Tactics taught on how to
combat violence through student activities and help in developing an
understanding of media; radio, television, music, videos, etc.
Reducing Youth Gun Violence- A broad look at youth gun violence
prevention in the U.S. Addressing the reports and statistics the Office of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Videos, handouts, exercises,
mock jail, and other methods are employed.
Conflict Resolution � Fight Fair by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Activities for youth on how to deal with conflicts, strategies for
combating and averting clashes with others. Age-appropriate games, videos,
handouts, dramatizations, etc.
Anger Management- AMEND Breaking the Cycle workbook for ending violent
behavior. Exercises that challenge ideas, allow the student to ponder how
to live one�s life. Provide the students with thoughts for discussion
with other participants. Age-appropriate games, videos, handouts,
dramatizations, etc.
Cultural Diversity and Racism- This program teaches youth the
importance of knowing the value of where they originated from; culture,
race, family history/origin, appreciation for others differences.
Participate in hands on instruction of �Family Lineage.� Understanding the
types of racism that exist and how it affects one�s life. Tactics taught
on how to better combat racism when it confronts them.
Tertiary Intervention
Being Incarcerated� Targeted student populations will receive higher
level intervention services. Invited guests (former convicts, youth
academy enrollees, incarcerated individuals) address the pitfalls of being
involved in the juvenile justice system. Tertiary prevention targets those
individuals who are already involved in criminal activity or who are gang
members.
