The Creation and Implementation of a Life Skills Therapy Plan for Kalamazoo Juveniles
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Authors
Dozier, Andrew M.
Issue Date
2009
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Thesis
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en_US
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Abstract
This study designed and implemented a life skills therapy curriculum used in a
mentoring program at the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home. The curriculum was
designed as a preventative measure for recidivism by addressing the risk factors of
recidivism and incorporating existing counseling techniques. Seventeen males and female
juveniles gave feedback on the effectiveness of the program. The 6-week program
consisted of 19 lesson plans on the topics of problem solving, goal setting, identity
development, health awareness, and communication skills. The study was constructed
using a pre-test, post test within- group design and one scale was administered. The scale
utilized was a life skills assessment survey created by the researcher. There was no
significant increase in the post-test result of the life skills assessment survey. Future
implications on the use of counseling curriculum in adolescent populations are discussed.
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vi, 95 p.
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