The Misdemeanor Offenses curriculum addresses the needs of individuals who have entered the court system for a wide variety of misdemeanor offenses. Building on a foundation of activities and components, the curriculum helps individuals learn how to avoid negative influences, handle stress and take responsibility for their decisions. This skills-based curriculum is designed for first-time offenders.
The Adult Misdemeanor Offenses workbooks are available in English and Spanish.
Approximate Length
Low-Risk Misdemeanor Offenses includes 8 hours of content.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the process of changing negative behavior.
- Discover how attitudes can override values.
- Understand how to avoid negative influences.
- Develop a plan to alter present negative behavior.
- Establish positive, goal-directed behavior patterns.
- Make a firm commitment never to repeat as a criminal offender.
- Utilize the Personal Awareness Journal®.
View a sample component from the Adult Misdemeanor Offenses workbook.
