Many kids and teens in the juvenile justice system have problems with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Learning Disabilities.
1 out of 5 Youths in the Florida Juvenile Justice System has a mental health disorder.
90% of the youth in detention reported having at least one traumatic incident.
The prevalence of PTSD is 8 times higher for youth in the Juvenile Justice System than for youth in general.
As many as 50% of all teenagers in juvenile facilities have ADHD.
An estimated 75% of children in the Texas Juvenile Justice System have behavioral health issues.
According to a 2005 study by Harvard Medical School, the University of Michigan and Casey Family Programs, former foster children are twice as likely to suffer from PTSD as Iraq War Veterans.
The ARISE Foundation’s Life Skills curricula offers much-needed structure and short lessons meant to stir creativity, encourage conversation and let learners absorb information without being judged on grammar, handwriting and spelling. Catching the attention of at-risk and learning disabled youth is a challenge. Lessons must be entertaining and the trainers must be positive and nonjudgemental. The ARISE Foundation trains juvenile justice staff members how to be mentors to the youth under their care, building relationships and breaking the cycle of mistrust.
A few facts about the ARISE Curricula:
In ARISE Group Activities:
Instructors give learners simple one-step directions.
Both verbal and written instructions are given.
Learners are encouraged rather than criticized.
Each lesson offers a high degree of interactivity and supportive participation.
Just a few of the subjects ARISE lessons cover:
Anger Management
Communication Skills
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention
Gun Violence Prevention
Domestic Abuse Prevention
Gang Violence Prevention
Health & Hygiene
Owning, Operating & Maintaining a Vehicle
Finding & Keeping a Job
Managing your Money
STD & Teen Pregnancy Prevention
and much more.
To schedule a staff training, get more information, download free materials and learn more about the ARISE Foundation, please visit the ARISE Website.
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Many kids and teens in the juvenile justice system have problems with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Learning Disabilities.