Welcome to Young Women's Empowerment Center. We realize that treatment is sometimes difficult and painful. Our goal is to make your stay beneficial and productive, and that the skills you acquire here will be worth your effort. We are committed to assist you in achieving long-term goals that lead to success and happiness in your life.

Our rules and guidelines are intended to assist you in adapting to "Young Women's Empowerment Center's" treatment program and to inform you of our expectations. You will be given additional information throughout your orientation period. Please read the following information and make note of the items that are not clear. We will be happy to answer any questions that you might have.

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CHAIN OF COMMAND

The chain of command is to be followed at all times. If you have questions or requests that your "mentor" cannot help you with, fill out a request form and give it to your mentor. The mentor will then give your request form to a staff member. If that staff member cannot help you or does not know the answer to your question, the staff member will contact the program director.

This does not mean that you cannot talk to a staff member or the director on a friendly or casual basis.

LEVEL SYSTEM:

Orientation (Level # 1)

Youth will:

•           Complete intake paperwork

•           Become familiar with and begin to obey house rules

•           Complete all daily homework assignments

•           Follow the "Chain of Command"

•           Meet with therapist

•           Complete a physical, dental, and eye exam as needed

•           Participate in community service

Level # 2

Youth will:

•           Know and follow house rules

•           Begin to hold peers accountable for their actions in a positive manner

•           Actively participate in groups, classes, and other treatment components

•           Perform satisfactory work in school

•           Demonstrate self-supervision skills

•           Use appropriate language (no gang talk or foul language)

•           Set significant daily goals

•           Complete all daily homework assignments

•           Accept "no" gracefully

Level # 3

Youth will:

•           Know and follow house rules

•           Give and receive feedback in positive manner

•           Know and demonstrate the steps of conflict resolution

•           Begin to hold peers accountable for their actions in a positive manner.

•           Actively participate in groups, classes, and other treatment components

•           Perform satisfactory work in school

•           Demonstrate self-supervision skills

•           Use appropriate language (no gang talk or foul language)

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MENTOR: Mentors are very important people in the group. Mentors assure cohesion within the group, thus assuring that the group environment meets the needs of each group member.

Mentor duties:

•           Receives all questions and written requests from peers

•           Answer questions that she may know the answer to

•           Communicate with staff, all requests

•           Assure that all chores are completed properly

•           Prompt peers tactfully

•           Call additional groups when needed

•           Assure that group follows daily schedule

•           Give virtue vouchers to deserving peers

•           Facilitate morning and evening groups

•           Perform other duties as assigned by staff

Points and rewards are earned according to your daily behaviors and your participation. You will have the opportunity to earn a designated amount according to your current level.

 "Reward Bucks" are accumulated during the week. The commissary will be open weekly to purchase necessities and other items.