Making Appropriate Decisions for Juveniles

Overview

Making Appropriate Decisions for Juveniles is a six-hour course that meets requirements for court-ordered decision-making education for individuals under age 18. It helps young people understand how their choices and behaviors can lead to legal consequences and gives them practical skills for making better decisions.

Participants examine the choices that led to an arrest or ticket, build communication and goal-setting skills, and create a personal action plan for making healthier choices in the future.

What You’ll Learn

• Examine the connection between personal values and actions.
• Identify the behavior that led to an arrest, ticket, or other legal consequence.
• Develop skills for making healthy, responsible choices.
• Improve verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Set personal goals and identify steps to reach them.
• Create a personal action plan for making better decisions.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for juveniles under age 18 who need to complete court-ordered decision-making education. It’s appropriate for young people who have received an arrest, ticket, or referral related to poor decision-making and need to develop skills for making more responsible choices.