Interaction Is the Intervention: Why Crossroads Uses Participant Workbooks and Group Discussion Agencies exploring cognitive-behavioral programming are increasingly weighing tablets, apps, and online modules again... Continue Reading →
Getting Your Organization the Most From Real Colors As a Real Colors Certified Facilitator, you’re the person your organization looks to for culture change when it comes... Continue Reading →
Why Self-Perception and Communication Matter in Youth Outcomes When we talk about improving outcomes for youth, the conversation often centers on rules, consequences, and academic ... Continue Reading →
Building a Program Menu That Serves More Than One Population The Reality of Diverse Caseloads Most agencies do not serve a single, uniform population. On any given day, a prob... Continue Reading →
Spotlight: Youth Delinquent Behavior Curriculum – Meeting Young People Where They Are When a young person enters the juvenile justice system, they often face multiple challenges beyond a single offense. ... Continue Reading →
Addressing Criminogenic Needs Beyond Supervision Supervision plays a critical role in the criminal justice system. It provides structure, enforces accountability, and... Continue Reading →
Spotlight: DUI Curriculum – Preventing the Decision Before the Damage Most DUI programs focus on what happens after someone gets behind the wheel under the influence: the accidents, the c... Continue Reading →
Strong Starts: Laying the Groundwork for a Successful Crossroads Program The first weeks of any Crossroads program lay the foundation for everything that follows. When that foundation is ... Continue Reading →
Understanding Others: Using Real Colors with Parents, Caregivers, and Families As facilitators, we often talk about the power of Real Colors in building self-awareness. While this is true, its rea... Continue Reading →
Aligning Case Plans with What Works: Meeting APPA Standards with Crossroads When it comes to helping individuals change behavior and build more positive futures, effective case planning is esse... Continue Reading →
Spotlight: Domestic Violence Curriculum – From Reaction to Reflection, From Violence to Change Domestic violence is one of the most challenging issues in the criminal justice system. Traditional approaches often ... Continue Reading →
Spotlight: Shoplifting Curriculum – Focusing on Causes, Not Consequences When someone is caught shoplifting, the immediate response often focuses on accountability or simple deterrence. But ... Continue Reading →
