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A Nonprofit Since 1986 Staff Training and Life-Skills Lessons Susan and Edmund Benson Founders

A Nonprofit Since 1986 Staff Training and Life-Skills Lessons Susan and Edmund Benson Founders. The ARISE Mission.

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A Nonprofit Since 1986 Staff Training and Life-Skills Lessons Susan and Edmund Benson Founders

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  1. A Nonprofit Since 1986 Staff Training and Life-Skills Lessons Susan and Edmund Benson Founders

  2. The ARISE Mission To provide valuable ARISE life skills and staff training to at-risk youth and the adults who care for them. We enable youth to achieve their highest potential as law-abiding citizens through ARISE group sessions conducted by well-trained, caring ARISE facilitators. ARISE Foundation Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 www.at-riskyouth.org

  3. History of Success • More than 4,000,000 documented hours of ARISE life-skills lessons have been successfully taught to youth in Florida alone. • Since 1996, ARISE curricula and staff training have been used in Florida, nationwide, and internationally. • ARISE has trained over 5,000 ARISE-certified Life-Skills Group Facilitators, who have taught ARISE lessons to over 500,000 high-risk youth with stunning results. ARISE Foundation Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 www.at-riskyouth.org

  4. ARISE Across the Florida Juvenile Justice System ARISE Foundation Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 www.at-riskyouth.org

  5. ARISE in Washington, D.C. ARISE Foundation Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 www.at-riskyouth.org

  6. ARISE Global Bermuda Bosnia Kingdom of Bahrain ARISE Foundation Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 www.at-riskyouth.org

  7. Evidence-Based ARISE life-skills programs are based on three psychological models: • Social Learning Theory and Self-Efficacy Training • Cognitive Behavioral Model • Information Processing Model ARISE Foundation Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 www.at-riskyouth.org

  8. Youth Outcomes Dr. Marjory Montague, University of Miami Department of Education • Disciplinary referrals decreased • Youth attended school 90% of the time • Student report card averaged “B” grade • Improved knowledge on life-skills lessons • 90%100% met mastery on curriculum quizzes ARISE Foundation Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 www.at-riskyouth.org

  9. Staff Outcomes Barbara Morrison-Rodriguez, Ph.D., BMR Consulting • 66% of participants felt prepared to teach ARISE program after receiving training. • 95% felt they could communicate better with youth, coworkers, family, and friends. • 85% agree they know how to be a listening participant in a conversation with youth. • 92% know how to keep a conversation flowing. • More than 70% agree they have higher job satisfaction. ARISE Foundation Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 www.at-riskyouth.org

  10. Success at Thompson Academy ARISE Foundation Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 www.at-riskyouth.org Dr. Kristin Winokur, Justice Research Center Preliminary outcome measurement indicated: • In 10-month period Thompson Academy went from one of the worst facilities in Florida to being awarded Deemed Status by FDJJ. • QA score of 86%—15 percentage points higher than previous year. Initial results from follow-up interviews with youth: • 71% of youth reported they now have basic social skills and use them often. • Learned how to control my anger. • Learned how to treat people. • Learned to think before I act. • Learned to make positive choices.

  11. ARISE Motivational Interviewing • Since 2009 ARISE has integrated MI principles into its training programs. • What is MI? • Evidence-based facilitation style designed to elicit individual solutions and responsibility for changing behaviors and maintaining the change long-term. • MI principles—empathy, understanding ambivalence, rolling with resistance and supporting self-efficacy. ARISE Foundation Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 www.at-riskyouth.org

  12. ARISE Training Programs ARISE Foundation Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 www.at-riskyouth.org

  13. ARISE Life-Skills Training • Designed for those working directly with at-risk youth. • Participants are certified as ARISE Life-Skills Group Facilitators. • Good for those with or without formal educational experience. • Trainees discover the unique ARISE formula. • Learn how to effectively use the structured, interactive, evidence-based ARISE materials in group settings. ARISE Foundation Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 www.at-riskyouth.org

  14. ARISE Master Life-Skills Training • Certifies participants to conduct the Two-Day ARISE Life-Skills Group Facilitator Training. • 5-day intensive training program includes: • Principles of adult learning • Presentation skills • ARISE teaching formula • ARISE life-skills program • Ideal for organizations looking to have an onsite ARISE-certified Master Trainer. ARISE Foundation Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 www.at-riskyouth.org

  15. ARISE Drop It at the Door ARISE Foundation Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 www.at-riskyouth.org

  16. ARISE for Change • Combines the evidence-based practice of Motivational Interviewing (MI) with the ARISE Drop It at the Door training. • 3-day training program for staff. • 28 1-hour sessions for youth. • Aims to: • Increase pro-social outcomes in youth • Decrease the number of youth entering the juvenile justice system • Reduce the number of youth that recidivate ARISE Foundation Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 www.at-riskyouth.org

  17. ARISE Gender Awareness Training Participants learn: • How girls express aggression differently than boys. • The role that parents play in a girl’s anti-social behavior. • How girls participate in bullying. • Forms of victimization and other common factors that play into girls’ delinquency. • Types of crimes that girls commit. • Girls’ protective factors. • Actions staff can take to positively impact the lives of girls in their care. ARISE Foundation Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 www.at-riskyouth.org

  18. ARISE 60-MinuteWebinars • All ARISE webinars are FREE of charge! • Once a month. • Fast—1-hour sessions easily fit into your busy schedule. • Convenient—No travel required; everything is online. • Easy—Telephone and Internet access is all you need. • Take Action—Topics discussed can help you improve your life at work and at home. • Multiple Listeners—Use a speakerphone and as many people as you want can participate. ARISE Foundation Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 www.at-riskyouth.org

  19. ARISE Unique Life-Skills Curricula • Over 260 different topics • Pre-K through grade 12 • Designed specifically for at-risk youth • Lessons stand alone • Activities are fun and interactive • Books include motivational stories, biographies, and posters with each topic ARISE Foundation Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 www.at-riskyouth.org

  20. ARISE Strength-Based Approach • Focus on the 10% that youth do well, rather than the 90% they do wrong. • Empower staff and youth through praise. • Remember the power of a smile! • Use affirmations. ARISE Foundation Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 www.at-riskyouth.org

  21. Gratitude Stone ARISE Foundation Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 www.at-riskyouth.org

  22. How To Contact Us: ARISE Foundation 824 US HWY 1, Suite 240 North Palm Beach, FL 33408 Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 Website: www.at-riskyouth.org ARISE Foundation Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 www.at-riskyouth.org

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