Services
With the belief that knowledge-and its practical application-can deter an individual from criminality, the following curriculum is presented. The goals are twofold: a sound basic education and vocational training with emphasis on technology.
Academic
Assessment of academic skills and instruction in basic subjects:
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Math (basic up to calculus)
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Reading (beginning to college level)
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Writing (emphasis on essay writing)
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Study skills development
Vocational
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Instruction in the use of Microsoft Office
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Instruction in Python & Ruby computer programming
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Instruction in how to develop presentations using Keynote and PowerPoint
Educational
H.E.A.R.T. 2 H.E.A.R.T., Inc. views employment as an integral part of a clients’ treatment plan. We assist and monitor progress, assist with goal setting, and maintaining employment.
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This is accomplished by working with clients utilizing the evidence based Supported Employment Model. Supported Employment is a way to move from dependence on a service delivery system to independence.
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The guiding principles of Support Employment integrates Employment Service with all other phases of treatment.
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Competitive employment is the goal and follow-along supports are continuous.
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Participation in Employment Services are optional.
Employment
Mental Health
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Comprehensive mental health assessment identifies client strengths and areas of challenge.
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Services are recommended to support a client's re-entry to the community.
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Individual psychotherapy for 12-18 months to build internal capacities, skills and strengths around areas of challenge; for example, anger or stress management, integration of traumatic experiences; substance abuse treatment; healthy relationships; non violent communication, etc.)
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Consultations and individualized treatment plans support outlined therapeutic goals.
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Comprehensive case management.
Resources
Links
Ballotpedia
Public Policy Update, The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
Ballot Measures Historical Database, Hastings Law School
California Budget Historical Documents
California Budget Project Information on the State and Federal budgets
California Legislative Analyst Office Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor
Justice Center
The Council of
State Governments
Articles & Research
Links
Behavioral Sciences & the Law Issues Access full text articles from Wiley Interscience
White Paper: Jails and the Mentally Ill: Issues and Analysis
Corrections Standards Authority at the request of COMIO
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Sage Publications
The Urban Institute, NonPartisan Economic and Social Policy Research
From Words to Deeds Report
From Words to Deeds Report III
From Words to Deeds Report V, 2008
California Budget & Legislation
Links
Ballot Measures Historical Database, Hastings Law School
California Budget Historical Documents
California Budget Project Information on the State and Federal budgets
California Legislative Analyst Office Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor
Laws & Regulations, State of California
Search Assembly and Senate Bills
We believe strongly that each participant can maximize his or her potential if given access to customized, structured, coordinated, culturally sound, therapeutic case management with skilled based services.