a nonprofit since 1986 staff training and life-skills lessons susan and edmund benson founders

A Nonprofit Since 1986Staff Training and Life-Skills

Lessons

Susan and Edmund BensonFounders

The ARISE Mission

To provide valuable ARISE life skills and staff training to at-risk youth and the adults who care for them. We enable youth to achieve

their highest potential as law-abiding citizens through ARISE group sessions

conducted by well-trained, caring ARISE facilitators.

ARISE Foundation Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100 www.at-riskyouth.org


History of Success More than 4,000,000 documented hours of ARISE

life-skills lessons have been successfully taught to youth in Florida alone.

Since 1996, ARISE curricula and staff training have been used in Florida, nationwide, and internationally.

ARISE has trained over 5,000 ARISE-certified Life-Skills Group Facilitators, who have taught ARISE lessons to over 500,000 high-risk youth with stunning results.


ARISE Across the Florida Juvenile Justice System

https://at-riskyouth.org/docs/pdf/ARISEFL_map.pdf


ARISE in Washington, D.C.

https://at-riskyouth.org/docs/pdf/ARISE-DCmap.pdf


ARISE GlobalBosnia

Bermuda

Kingdom of Bahrain


Evidence-BasedARISE life-skills programs are based on three psychological models:

Social Learning Theory and Self-Efficacy Training

Cognitive Behavioral Model

Information Processing Model


Youth OutcomesDr. Marjory Montague, University of Miami Department of Education

Disciplinary referrals decreased Youth attended school 90% of the time Student report card averaged “B” grade Improved knowledge on life-skills lessons 90%100% met mastery on curriculum

quizzes


Staff OutcomesBarbara Morrison-Rodriguez, Ph.D., BMR Consulting 66% of participants felt prepared to teach

ARISE program after receiving training. 95% felt they could communicate better with

youth, coworkers, family, and friends. 85% agree they know how to be a listening

participant in a conversation with youth. 92% know how to keep a conversation flowing. More than 70% agree they have higher job

satisfaction.


Success at Thompson AcademyDr. Kristin Winokur, Justice Research Center

Preliminary outcome measurement indicated: In 10-month period Thompson Academy went from one of the worst

facilities in Florida to being awarded Deemed Status by FDJJ. QA score of 86%—15 percentage points higher than previous year.

Initial results from follow-up interviews with youth: 71% of youth reported they now have basic social skills and use

them often.o Learned how to control my anger.o Learned how to treat people.o Learned to think before I act.o Learned to make positive choices.


ARISE Motivational Interviewing

Since 2009 ARISE has integrated MI principles into its training programs.

What is MI?

o Evidence-based facilitation style designed to elicit individual solutions and responsibility for changing behaviors and maintaining the change long-term.

o MI principles—empathy, understanding ambivalence, rolling with resistance and supporting self-efficacy.


ARISE Training Programs


ARISE Life-Skills Training Designed for those working directly with at-risk

youth. Participants are certified as ARISE Life-Skills

Group Facilitators. Good for those with or without

formal educational experience. Trainees discover the unique

ARISE formula. Learn how to effectively use the structured,

interactive, evidence-based ARISE materials in group settings.


ARISE Master Life-Skills Training

Certifies participants to conduct the Two-Day ARISE Life-Skills Group Facilitator Training.

5-day intensive training program includes:o Principles of adult learningo Presentation skillso ARISE teaching formulao ARISE life-skills program

Ideal for organizations looking to have an onsite ARISE-certified Master Trainer.


ARISE Drop It at the Door


ARISE for Change Combines the evidence-based practice of Motivational

Interviewing (MI) with the ARISE Drop It at the Door training.

3-day training program for staff. 28 1-hour sessions for youth. Aims to:

o Increase pro-social outcomes in youtho Decrease the number of youth entering the

juvenile justice systemo Reduce the number of youth that recidivate


ARISE Gender Awareness Training

Participants learn: How girls express aggression differently than boys. The role that parents play in a girl’s anti-social

behavior. How girls participate in bullying. Forms of victimization and other common factors

that play into girls’ delinquency. Types of crimes that girls commit. Girls’ protective factors. Actions staff can take to positively impact the lives

of girls in their care.


ARISE 60-MinuteWebinars

All ARISE webinars are FREE of charge! Once a month. Fast—1-hour sessions easily fit into your busy

schedule. Convenient—No travel required; everything is

online. Easy—Telephone and Internet access is all you

need. Take Action—Topics discussed can help you

improve your life at work and at home. Multiple Listeners—Use a speakerphone and as

many people as you want can participate.


ARISE Unique Life-Skills Curricula

Over 260 different topics

Pre-K throughgrade 12

Designed specifically for at-risk youth

Lessons stand alone Activities are fun and interactive Books include motivational stories,

biographies, and posters with each topic


ARISE Strength-Based Approach

Focus on the 10% that youth do well, rather than the 90% they do wrong.

Empower staff and youth through praise.

Remember the power of a smile!

Use affirmations.


Gratitude Stone


How To Contact Us:ARISE Foundation

824 US HWY 1, Suite 240North Palm Beach, FL 33408

Toll Free: 1-888-680-6100Website: www.at-riskyouth.org

http://www.at-riskyouth.org/

a nonprofit since 1986 staff training and life-skills lessons susan and edmund benson founders

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