Aggression Replacement Training (A.R.T.)
Anger is a strong emotion and
the inability to manage anger has resulted in the incarceration
of many youth. Island County Juvenile Court is offering youth
the opportunity to learn alternative behaviors to aggression.
The program is called Aggression Replacement Training.
WHAT IS A.R.T.?
A.R.T. is a ten-week, thirty-hour intensive intervention that
includes pro-Social Skills training, Anger Control and Moral
Reasoning.
Social Skills training is comprised of a series of 10 constructive
skills that are positive alternatives to aggressive responses.
Anger Control training is designed to teach youth an outlet
for their anger other than aggression by teaching the skills
necessary to recognize and control their anger.
Moral Reasoning component is intended to increase the capacity
of youth to understand and respond to moral issues and dilemmas
when personal desires conflict with personal or organizational
responsibilities.
“
STOP AND
THINK BEFORE YOU ACT”
