Made Transitional Services Inc

JAIL BASED PROGRAM - An evidenced-based, 20-hour curriculum developed by the Department Of Criminal Justice Services teamed with National Institute of Corrections helps returning citzens with skill building and equips them to make choices that will lead to employment, job retention, and career advancement. Along with the traditional job readiness content, the RSW curriculum also includes assessments, barriers and resources, legal Issues and financial incentives, as well as a module which focuses on the employment centers to encourage increased use of thisvaluable community resource. With the addition of the New York City OWDS team, Ready, Set, Work! will be the foundation of pathways to employment and is recognized as the gold standard in New York State. Thinking 4 a Change Thinking for a Change (T4C) is the innovative, evidence-based cognitive behavioral curriculum from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). The program is designed to be provided to justice-involved adults and youth, males and females. T4C incorporates research from cognitive restructuring theory, social skills development, and the learning and use of problem-solving skills. The curriculum comprises of lessons geared towards learning effectively; cognitive self-change, and problem-solving.

COLUMBIA CONSULTING PROJECT - At-Risk Youth Mentoring: For adolescents, group sessions and one-on-one counseling, informal mentoring, social activities, and educational opportunities make up M.A.D.Es at-risk youth initiatives. These activities and counseling will address anger impulses, discuss resisting temptation, teach self-negotiation skills, and communication coaching. We find success in addressing these at-risk behaviors and mindsets by pairing these individuals with mentors with whom they can relate.