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___Life
Skills/Conflict Resolution provides 5 weeks of classroom instruction
for juveniles who are 9 to 16 years old and at risk of delinquency. Units
of instruction include self-awareness, developing effective communication
skills, anger management, peer pressure, causes of conflict, and ways to resolve conflict.
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE LS/CR PROGRAM?
___Juveniles referred to Life Skills/Conflict Resolution are required to attend a 5-week class. Topics covered include self-awareness, managing conflict, reducing stress and aggression, youth violence, gang intervention, building self-esteem, and social skills. A workbook, audio-visual materials, and guest speakers are used. Classes are held after school or on Saturdays in Greensboro and High Point.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
- Improved conflict resolution skills
- Increased use of non-violent alternatives to aggression
- Decreased negative behavior in school and at home.
- Improved basic social skills.
- Improved communication skills.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM?
___This
program is designed for court-ordered youths at-risk of delinquency who
are 9 to 16
years old. Juvenile court counselors, judges, law enforcement officers,
school officials, school resource officers, and the Guilford County Teen
Court program refer youths to the Life Skills/Conflict Resolution program.
IS THERE A FEE?
___No.
Life Skills/Conflict Resolution services are provided at no charge to
the participant, family or community at-large.
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