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Tools for Success

Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Working With Youth With FASD in the Juvenile Justice System. Tools for Success. Curriculum Based on Resource Guide Funded by NIAAA. Process for development: Proposed curriculum to the FASD Center for Excellence Draft curriculum developed

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Tools for Success

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  1. Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Working With Youth With FASD in the Juvenile Justice System Tools for Success

  2. Curriculum Based on Resource GuideFunded by NIAAA Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol SyndromeBuilding FASD State SystemsMay 9, 2006

  3. Process for development: • Proposed curriculum to the FASD Center for Excellence • Draft curriculum developed • Peer reviewed • Changes made based on peer review • Draft curriculum revised • Usability testing conducted-reviewing graphics • Pilot testing of curriculum-4 sites • Revisions based on pilot tests • Train-the-Trainer session Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol SyndromeBuilding FASD State SystemsMay 9, 2006

  4. Resource Guide Content ~A comprehensive guide containing information on FASD related to….. • Extent of the problem • Background & history • Information on the juvenile justice system • Effective & appropriate intervention strategies • Resource & referral information Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol SyndromeBuilding FASD State SystemsMay 9, 2006

  5. Goal of the curriculum • To provide information to professionals in the juvenile justice system to be able to develop and deliver effective & appropriate services for youth with FASD. Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol SyndromeBuilding FASD State SystemsMay 9, 2006

  6. Curriculum content includes 7 modules Module 1: FASD: The Basics Module 2: FASD in the Juvenile Justice System Module 3: The Juvenile Justice System Response Module 4: Dispositional Options Module 5: Special Education & Behavior Management Module 6: Transition & Aftercare Module 7: Resources Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol SyndromeBuilding FASD State SystemsMay 9, 2006

  7. Objectives Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol SyndromeBuilding FASD State SystemsMay 9, 2006

  8. Module 1: FASD: The Basics Participants completing this module will be able to: ~discuss the lifelong effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on brain development ~define FASD ~describe how FASD impacts the family, school, community, & society in general Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol SyndromeBuilding FASD State SystemsMay 9, 2006

  9. Module 2: Overview of FASD in the Juvenile Justice System Participants completing this module will be able to: ~describe difficulties of individuals with disabilities within the juvenile justice system ~explain why youth with a FASD may be more likely to come into contact with the juvenile justice system ~examine issues faced by youth with an FASD in the juvenile justice system Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol SyndromeBuilding FASD State SystemsMay 9, 2006

  10. Module 3: The Juvenile Justice System Response Participants completing this module will be able to: ~identify juvenile justice issues facing youth with an FASD ~describe the juvenile court process ~discuss the importance of identification & assessment of FASD in youth in the juvenile justice system Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol SyndromeBuilding FASD State SystemsMay 9, 2006

  11. Module 4: Dispositional Options Participants completing this module will be able to: ~list issues to consider during disposition of youth with an FASD ~analyze the dispositional options available for youth with an FASD ~describe dispositional options that could lead to better outcomes for repeat juvenile offenders with an FASD Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol SyndromeBuilding FASD State SystemsMay 9, 2006

  12. Module 5: Special Education & Behavior Management Participants completing this module will be able to: ~examine special education rights of individuals with disabilities ~identify requirements of juvenile justice systems to provide special education for youth ~describe effective behavior management techniques for individuals with an FASD Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol SyndromeBuilding FASD State SystemsMay 9, 2006

  13. Module 6: Transition & Aftercare Participants completing this module will be able to: ~demonstrate an understanding of the need for transition & aftercare services for juveniles with an FASD who are leaving correctional or other residential placements ~identify particular aftercare needs of youth with an FASD in the juvenile justice system ~examine employment-related issues for youth with an FASD Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol SyndromeBuilding FASD State SystemsMay 9, 2006

  14. Module 7: Resources Participants completing this module will be able to: ~identify national resources for information systems on FASD ~list systems that can be used as resources for youth with an FASD who are involved in the juvenile justice system ~describe methods to identify local resources Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol SyndromeBuilding FASD State SystemsMay 9, 2006

  15. Overall mean score for all 4 pilots~3.4 Participants were generally very positive regarding all aspects of the training. Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol SyndromeBuilding FASD State SystemsMay 9, 2006

  16. Pilot test quotes “Almost all of the information was directly related to my job” “The activities (in the curriculum) were very helpful” Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol SyndromeBuilding FASD State SystemsMay 9, 2006

  17. Benefits of training • Reduce staff frustration ~gain a better understanding of the FASD disability ~help understand how to work with individuals with FASD ~learn about helpful strategies • Unique curriculum ~there is nothing like this in the United States ~be the first to have this training Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol SyndromeBuilding FASD State SystemsMay 9, 2006

  18. Training teams~8 Regions ~Region 1: ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ, PA, MD, VA, WV, Puerto Rico, VI ~Region 2: KY, TN, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS ~Region 3: OH, MI, IN, IL, WI ~Region 4: AR, LA, TX, OK, NM ~Region 5: KS, NE, MO, IA, MN ~Region 6: MT, WY, ND, SD, CO, UT ~Region 7: CA, NV, AZ, HI ~Region 8: WA, OR, ID, AK Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol SyndromeBuilding FASD State SystemsMay 9, 2006

  19. Training Requests • Requests may go directly through a TA request through the Center’s website ~www.fasdcenter.samhsa.gov • Contact MOFAS directly ~www.mofas.org or 1-866-90-MOFAS Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol SyndromeBuilding FASD State SystemsMay 9, 2006

  20. Thank you……. • NIAAA for original funding for Resource Guide • FASD Center for Excellence for current funding to develop the curriculum • Susan Carlson, Founder and President of MOFAS for expertise and assistance with the resource guide and curriculum development • Peer review team and pilot sites for exceptional feedback • Training teams Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol SyndromeBuilding FASD State SystemsMay 9, 2006

  21. Review of Curriculum Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol SyndromeBuilding FASD State SystemsMay 9, 2006

  22. Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Working With Youth With FASD in the Juvenile Justice System Tools for Success

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