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Parenting Inside Out® is an evidence-based parenting skills training program specifically developed to be effective within the context and restrictions of parents and families involved in the justice system. It is appropriate for both mothers and fathers and allows for cultural differences in attitudes toward family and parenting. There are three versions of the curriculum, Prison, Community, and Jail developed to meet the specific needs of people parenting in these very different situations, and to accommodate differences among the teaching environments. There are two Prison versions offering 90 hours of instruction (36, 2.5 hour classes) or 60 hours of instruction (30, 2 hour classes), the Community version offers 48 hours of instruction (24, 2 hour classes), and the Jail version, 20 hours (10, 2 hour classes). Parents taking the Jail version are encouraged to enroll in the Community version upon release. PIO is an outcomes-based, developmentally-focused program that helps parents promote healthy child adjustment, prevent child problem behavior, and interrupt a cycle of intergenerational criminality. During the PIO program parents develop and refine social interactional skills and citizenship behaviors they can use in all aspects of their lives and that will help them guide their children toward becoming positive, constructive adults. PIO consists of classroom time involving learner-centered interactive skill building in Parent Management Training that is ultimately individualized to each parent’s family. Parenting Coaches facilitate role-play practice, work individually with parents to create plans for child visits, are available to offer immediate coaching and guidance at child-centered events, and provide inmates feedback and problem solving after their visits or phone calls with the child or the child’s caregiver. PIO teaches parents a way of navigating life that uses healthy, pro-social skills to interact with children, partners, co-parents, officials, friends and family. PIO values the uniqueness of each person and invites others into caring, respectful relationships. With PIO training, incarcerated parents can be good parents and positive role models in their children’s lives. For additional information, please contact the Children’s Justice Alliance at: 7800 SW Barbur Blvd. Portland, OR 97219 503-977-6399 [email protected]

Copyright © 2007 • Children’s Justice Alliance • www.parentinginsideout.org • 503-977-6399 • Oregon Social Learning Center®

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PIO Lesson 1.1 - Getting Acquainted

Week 1 Creating a Safe Place to Work Together and Learn

Lesson 1.1 Getting Acquainted Lesson 1.2 Setting Goals for “Destination Adulthood” Lesson 1.3 The Family System

Week 2 Communication and Problem Solving

Lesson 2.1 Effective Speaking Skills Lesson 2.2 Effective Listening Skills Lesson 2.3 Effective Problem Solving Skills

Week 3 Connecting With Your Child

Lesson 3.1 Bonding Through Play and Reading Lesson 3.2 Connecting Through Letters, Calls and Visits Lesson 3.3 Connecting Through Emotion Coaching

Week 4 Child Development

Lesson 4.1 Introduction to Human Development Lesson 4.2 The Child’s Job and the Parent’s Job Lesson 4.3 Age-Related Parenting Challenges

Week 5 Healthy Families

Lesson 5.1 Adult Stage of Development Lesson 5.2 Family Meetings, Family Fun, and Family Identity Lesson 5.3 Sibling Relationships

Week 6 Nurturing Your Child’s Individuality

Lesson 6.1 Nurturing Your Child’s Temperament Lesson 6.2 Your Child’s Love and Learning Languages Lesson 6.3 Your Legacy and Your Future

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PIO Lesson 1.1 - Getting Acquainted

Worksheet 1.1.3

Week 7 Parent and Coach Meetings and Graduation Preparation

This week will be spent on graduation preparation, working on graduation projects and meeting one on one with your parent coach to go over your parenting portfolio and individualized parenting plan.

Week 8 Child Guidance

Lesson 8.1 Structure Through Family Routines and Organization Lesson 8.2 Ignoring, Distracting, Redirecting, and Rules Lesson 8.3 Directions and Encouragement

Week 9 More Child Guidance

Lesson 9.1 Rewards and Consequences Lesson 9.2 Time Out and Privilege Removal Lesson 9.3 Dealing With Behavior Challenges

Week 10 Special Needs

Lesson 10.1 Brain Development Lesson 10.2 Parenting Adolescents Lesson 10.3 Advocating for Your Children

Week 11 Your Life in the Community

Lesson 11.1 Reintegrating into the Community Lesson 11.2 Building Healthy Adult Relationships Lesson 11.3 Going Home: Your Children and You

Week 12 Preparing to Say Goodbye

Lesson 12.1 Catch-Up Lesson 12.2 Wrap-up and closure Lesson 12.3 Graduation

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