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Transforming Behaviors from the Inside Out: A Review of Misconduct Management Strategies and New Group Curriculum
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Transforming Behaviors from the Inside Out: A Review of Misconduct Management Strategies and New Group Curriculum

Katherine Ainsworth
Doctorate in Counseling Psychology (PsyD), University of St. Thomas, Minnesota
06/01/2023

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behavior misconduct curriculum Psychology

Misconduct behavior occurs when an individual violates the rules or regulations of a restrictive environment, like a prison. Finding effective means to address misconduct behavior within a prison setting has been identified as a significant concern for the administration, as previous behavior change models have not produced lasting results. The following project reviews pertinent aspects of prison management strategies, theoretical perspectives on misconduct, and adolescent development factors. The resulting original contribution to practice, a group curriculum designed to address misconduct behavior, utilizes a Mind-Body skills group approach to teach group members how to raise self-awareness. Program development is explored with the included survey intended for professionals working with incarcerated adolescents.

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