Citizens Against Recidivism, Inc.
Stopping the revolving door . . . .
Neither imprisonment or the life after should mean the loss of all the rights and attributes of citizenship.
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Citizens Against Recidivism, Inc. Stopping the revolving door . . . . Neither imprisonment or the life after should mean the loss of all the rights and attributes of citizenship.
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Photographs from: Citizens' Fourth Annual Awards Program October 2010
Policy Recommendation to increase higher education Opportunities for people in prison Fact Sheet on Muslims in NYS prisons
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A 13 week program for adults who recognize they have difficulty managing their anger. Gaining Control of Ourselves: A Complete Guide to Anger Management With a focus on Stress Management Emotional Intelligence & Communication skills 137-58 Thurston Street Springfield Gardens, New York 11413 P. 347.626.7233 – F. 347.626.7743 www.citizensinc.org - info@citizensinc.org
Gaining Control of Ourselves Anger is a basic human emotion. It is used to express negative feelings such as fear, rage, unhappiness, discontent, depression and more. These expressions are often used by individuals to gain attention, control, and influence when they get angry. Expression of anger is a learned response. Therefore these behaviors may be unlearned through the reconditioning of oneself. The primary goal of Citizens’ Anger Management Program is to teach acceptable expressions of anger and to eliminate violent and self-destructive behaviors in our lives. Program participants will learn to identify and control their anger so that it does not become a destructive force in their lives. The skills provided in the program related to coping with feeling of anger without using substances or varying forms of violence. Goals/Purpose The goals of this course are: 1. To facilitate recognition and management of anger 2. To develop acceptable ways of managing anger Performance Objectives Upon completion of the program, participants will: 1. Recognize the role of individual responsibility in changing their unacceptable behavior. 2. Develop a working understanding of anger/stress patterns and related responses. 3. Increase their knowledge about stress and learn skills for managing stress. 4. Better identify “situational anger” likely to lead to negative behavior 5. Enhance their emotional intelligence 6. Development communication skills and listening techniques to enhance interpersonal relationships. Instructional Strategies Instructional methods include: 1. Individual/Group process 2. Multimedia presentation 3. Discussions 4. Facilitator discourse 5. Reading material/handouts Evaluation Participants will take responsibility for their anger Participants will demonstrate ability to use skills learned
Referral Required Participation acceptance based on review of referral. Administrative fees to be paid at start of workshop based on sliding scale. Call for more information and appointments 347.626.7233, ext 1. or email us at info@citizensinc.org |
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