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PRISONS JAILS REHAB/RE-ENTRY HOUSES ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAMS SUNDAY SCHOOLS FIRE AND POLICE SUPPORT GROUPS

•  FIT Integrity Curriculum Approved by the Florida Department of Corrections . for meeting the 100-hour transition course requirement in its system.  See AUTHORIZATION LETTER.
  
  
•  Emphasis on Training Leaders . This is because the human interaction factor is the real key to helping the needy, prisoners, and families.  It is not enough just to preach at them or give them something to read.  They need a structured, interactive program that helps them with their thinking and problem solving skills in an environment of trust, mutual respect, and safety. 
  
  The importance of  effective leader/facilitator interaction is so great that it is even more important than the materials being used, our's or anyone else's.  People do not respond to help when they feel put down or that the helper really doesn't care for them.   They do respond when they feel they are being seriously listened to.
  
  Chaplains and members of existing programs are welcome and can benefit from our leader training, as well as persons new to this kind of work.  We teach  how to effectively get through the crust, shell, or front that people put up. This includes the delicate communications skills needed to help a closed and distrusting person to open up and interact honestly so that personal growth can occur.  Also, we show how to effectively listen, artfully guide discussion and keep things on track, avoid manipulation and  sidetracking, and help  individuals to solve their own problems and make wise decisions.
  
  
•  Well-developed printed materials  sequenced and focused to meet the most pressing needs of our clients.   Structure to support small-group intervention. Separate faciliator guides and group member guides are available for every teaching unit. 
  
  

  8 Units in 6 Focus Areas	PARENTING PERSONAL INTEGRITY DECISION MAKING ANGER MANAGEMENT RELATIONSHIPS ECONOMICS
  State of Florida Objectives for Offender Transition	VALUES CLARIFICATION-LIVING AS A LAW-ABIDING CITIZEN GOAL SETTING AND ACHIEVING PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKING JOB HUNTING/PRE-EMPLOYMENT SKILLS KEEPING A JOB

  
  
•  Small-Group Format . Sessions are made up of small groups and limited to 15 members each for maximum quality.  A trained facilitator and co facilitator are recommended for maximum effectiveness. Every one of the 6 curricular units making up the program is taught by a facilitator with training specifically in that unit.
  
  
•  Focused Curriculum  based on Biblical principles, life skills development, basic mental health, and sound educational practice.
  
  
•  Structured  - Our program is built upon printed materials with definite goals and objectives for each lesson, and lessons are sequenced for maximum growth.  Facilitator guides help group leaders to keep on track while encouraging participation from within the group.
  
  
•  Interdenominational  - We seek to help all Christian ministries helping the needy to become more effective.  We work with local communities, denominations, and inter-church efforts.  We will train leaders to lead in the denomination or group they are already in. 
  
  
•  Emphasis on Volunteers  - Our program is staffed by  volunteers.
  
  
•  Networking  to connect public and private agencies and our leaders and clients.  We hold informational meetings and assist organizations and individuals with referrals across Florida and beyond.