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Core Course #4: Uncovering My History, Uncovering Myself: Heritage, Cultural Diversity and <br /> Conflict Resolution <br /> <br />articulating their feelings because as they discuss their thoughts with the group, they will gain <br />insight into themselves and how they perceive themselves as fitting into the broader society. <br /> <br /> However, it is important that the counselor not allow a "victim" framework to color the <br />discussion. Emphasize choices, decision-making, and options as the directed discussion occurs. <br />Consider using a role-play in which the youth present switch ethnicity so that they can begin to <br />3erceive themselves through others' eyes <br /> <br /> Core Course #5: Saying NO! to Gangs: Avoiding Gang Involvement <br /> <br />I. COURSE DESCRIPTION <br /> <br /> For some youth in the program, the primary social support group may be a gang. This <br />course is designed to support the youth in the process of extricating themselves from their gang <br />affiliations so that they can enter into the labor market. <br />II. COURSE OBJECTIVES <br /> After completing this session, each participant will be able to: <br /> r~ Describe the history and growth of"gangs" within the United States; <br /> [] Outline barriers encountered in attempting to separate themselves from their gang <br /> affiliations; <br /> [] Identify other support needed to fully "Say NO to Gangs;" and <br /> [] Assess the costs and benefits of continued affiliation with gangs. <br /> <br />III. COURSE ACTIVITIES <br /> Activities will include a presentation by a member of the criminal justice system who has <br />specialized expertise with gangs; a group discussion regarding problems associated with leaving <br />gangs; individual counseling regarding gang affiliations; and a stratcgizing session with the <br />youth and their family regarding the issues covered. <br /> <br /> Core Course #6: Constructing a Behavioral Guidance System: Developing Needed Life Skills <br /> <br />I. COURSE DESCRIPTION <br /> These sessions involve working closely and tediously with the youth to prod them toward <br />greater progress. This course is designed to introduce the participants to choice behavior and <br />assist them in constructing their own behavioral guidance system. When one begins discussing a <br />behavioral guidance system, the issue of decision-making inevitably arises. Resisting <br />compulsion; remaining distant from friends and peers who continue to use demonstrate criminal <br />behavior; and changing one's attitudes and behaviors towards friends and family, require that <br />decisions be made. These units are designed to strengthen the participants' decision-making <br />skills. <br /> <br />II. COURSE OBJECTIVES <br /> After completing this session, each participant will be able to: <br /> <br />CHCADA's Response to RFP# PY2002 Page 24 <br /> <br /> <br />