San Bernardino County Probation Department J Frazier Probation
San Bernardino County Probation Department J. Frazier Probation Corrections Officer Youth Justice Day Reporting Center
San Bernardino County Probation Department MISSION: To protect the community through assessment, treatment and control of adult and juvenile offenders by providing a range of effective services based on legal requirements and recognized professional standards.
Victim Awareness v Welcome v Facilitator Introduction
Class Expectations � � � � � Please Be on time- you will have a five minute grace period to log on but after that the class will be locked and you will not receive credit for that day. Please use your LEGAL first and last name- please do not use a nickname/screenname as this may result in you not receiving credit for attending. Please attend ALL four days of the class, ANY absence could result in you not receiving credit for the class. You must have your Microphone and Video Enabled at all times (please be mindful of your background) Please be dressed appropriately (males please wear a shirt, females no low cut tops) You must show your face completely and speak so that you are easily understood. You must participate E. G. PAY ATTENTION- no distractions during class, focus on the activity at hand. Be advised that I AM a mandated reporter and MUST report possible child/elder abuse. Please adhere to these house rules, any deviation will be addressed and could lead to either a phone call to your Parent/Guardian and/or REMOVAL from the class.
Class Objectives To focus on the harm you have caused as a result of your criminal behavior. To move forward by accepting responsibility for your actions. To become aware of “choices” or options when decision making.
Class Objectives To utilize the “Forward Thinking” concept To express one’s thoughts and feelings through “Interactive Journaling” To make a self commitment to change and apply those changes in their everyday life.
Identifying the importance of taking responsibility for your actions v How ready are you to accept responsibility using a scale from 0 -10? v Were there a series of choices influencing your decision to commit “the “ crime? v Were there any warning signs during the series of choices? Did you have second thoughts ? v v The definition of Responsible is… Having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one’s job or role.
Identifying the importance of taking responsibility for your actions v How ready are you to accept responsibility using a scale from 0 -10? v Were there a series of choices influencing your decision to commit “the “ crime? v Were there any warning signs during the series of choices? Did you have second thoughts ? v v The definition of Responsible is… Having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one’s job or role.
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Forward Thinking � Which way will you go?
Home Interactive Journal Assignment #1 Write down your version of your committing offense Write your version of “what happened” Please include details who, what , where, and why � Please include any warning signs: choices, thoughts, or feelings that influenced your choice to engage in the irresponsible and illegal behavior. �
Group Reflection Tuesday Group Chat 1) Journal assignment review with group. 2) How did you feel rewriting your story? 3) If given the opportunity what would you do differently?
Victim Awareness Definitions Victim – a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action. Consequence – a result or effect of an action or condition Emotions- a feeling such as happiness, love, fear, anger, or hatred, which can be caused by the situation that you are in or the people you are with. Acceptance- he action or process of being received as adequate or suitable, typically to be accepted into a group.
Victim Awareness Definitions v Empathy v is the capacity to understand or feel what another person is feeling. To put yourself in their shoes � Conscience is an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of ones behavior. � Choice –The opportunity or power to make a decision
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Home Interactive Journal Assignment #2 Write a letter describing the committing offense as if you were the victim. Put yourself in the victims shoes as you describe the committing offense story. When possible include examples of the Ripple Effects. Besides the victim who else was affected?
Ripple Effects of your crime Ripple Effects: Travel outward affecting others besides your victim. Such as your victim’s family, friends and community. As well as, your family, friends, and community. Ask Yourself the following: What are the consequences of my offense? What effect did it have on my victim? What harm did I cause to myself and my own family.
Making Amends v You may not be able to change the past, but you can move forward with positive change, if you take ownership of your actions. v How can you forgive yourself for past actions? What actions can you take today to start making amends with your family?
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Home Interactive Journal Assignment # 3 Writing Your Wrongs Write a letter to your victim taking responsibility for YOUR actions.
Describe how to utilize Forward Thinking in your daily life activities Taking the time to think about possible repercussions before a decision is made. Evaluating the pros and cons before making the best decision Assess the situation prior to making any decisions Manage your experiential learning as a guide in making decisions
Home Interactive Journaling Start your sentence with this: This is my commitment to take responsibility for my problem behavior… List 3 specific ways you plan to demonstrate personal responsibility for your problem behaviors and issues. Write down your strengths. Tap into to help you take responsibility for your behavior. Write down resources you can tap into to help take responsibility for your behavior.
Identify the “Responsibility Plan” v Your responsibility plan is the turning point in your program and in your life. v. Commit to and create a plan of action for changing your behavior. v. Creating the responsibility plan will help you live a life free of irresponsible and illegal behavior.
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Ways to utilize Forward Thinking in your daily life activities Take the time to think about possible consequences before a decision is made. Evaluate choices and options before making a decision or action Assess the situation prior to making any decisions. “THINK BEFORE YOU ACT” Use your “Forward Thinking” skills.
Congratulations YOU DID IT NOW GO OUT AND PRACTICE WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED REPEAT EXCEPTIONAL BEHAVIOR UNTIL IT BECOMES HABIT
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