Life Skills

Life skills that are often taken for granted may be missing or out of date for those who have been incarcerated. Our life skills programs are designed to help residents acquire the knowledge needed to change their lives. Upon arrival, residents are evaluated and assessed to determine the areas in which they need to concentrate. Every 30 days they are reevaluated to determine progress and discover new needs that may have emerged.

Listed below is a sample of what we offer. Instruction may take place in a classroom setting, small group or on individual basis depending on the program and the needs of the resident.

Family/Parenting:

• Child Development
• Effective Discipline
• Child Abuse
• The Importance of Fathers and Mothers
• Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships

History of Abuse: Sexual/Emotional/Physical

• Domestic Violence and the Effects
• Surviving Abuse
• Suicide Prevention
• Sexual Assault
• Cycle of Abuse

Vocational:

• Career Planning
• Women in the Workplace
• Men in the Workplace
• Exploring Options in Career Planning

Money Management:

• Assessing your current financial situation
• Create a spending pla
• Debt and Credit
• Basic Money Concepts
• Budgeting
• Managing a bank account
• Being a Smart Shopper

Health/Wellness:

• Anger Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
• Infectious Disease Control
• Proper Nutrition
• Smoking Cessation

Housing:

• Obtaining Housing
• Being a responsible tenant
• Basic Home Safety
• Selecting a Room-Mate
• Saving Money on Energy

Employment:

• Conducting a Job Search
• Resume Writing
• Cover Letters
• Social Skills in the Workplace
• Effective Communication
• Effective Interviewing