Description:

Based on the framework of Alive & Free Prescription to End Violence™, the Living Is For Everyone (LIFE) violence reduction curriculum engages participants through a variety of mediums, including but not limited to music, film and writing, rooted in restorative justice practices. Participants learn about the type of thinking that triggers violent behavior and begin to identify the risk factors associated with violence. Participants gain an understanding of the negative impact of the Male Role Belief System on their behaviors in all aspects of their lives, learning techniques to heal the emotional residue and trauma associated with destructive behavior. Lastly participants will learn new rules for living and will gain communication and facilitation skills to lead future training cycles. This program is available to the TAY (Transitional Age Youth) population at County Jail #5.