FSA, Productive Activities (PA)
FAMILY PROGRAMMING SERIES
Learn more, as this is part of The First Step Act
Program Description is taken from The First Step Act Approved Program Guide | The Family Programming Series is a 5-part gender-responsive and trauma-informed care curriculum for incarcerated women and men, which is grounded in evidence-based practices of cognitive behavioral therapy; motivational interviewing; the transtheoretical model of behavior change; and interactive journaling. The program is designed to support participants in strengthening family relationships during incarceration and after release. The program consists of a Women’s Family Program Series and a Men’s Family Program Series designed to address the unique challenges faced by offenders and families during incarceration. Components include: changing family dynamics, building a healthy partnership, connecting with family, becoming a caregiver, and parenting skills in prison and beyond. The program also includes interactive activities with family members and interactive videos that can be utilized during visitation to promote healthy family relationships. |
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Hours | 40 |
Location(s) | All Institutions |
Needs Addressed | Family/Parenting; Cognitions |
Program Delivery | To ensure program fidelity and proper credit, Family Programming Series must be delivered by the Special Population Program Coordinator, Social Worker, Reentry Affairs Coordinator, Unit Team or volunteers. |