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Protective Factors Utilized (Ex. Healthv beliefs & clear standards, skills, oDDortunities, recoanition) c 1. ALPHA will enforce that each client has the right to his or her own beliefs as long as the beliefs do not lead to unlawful or harmful behavior towards those in society, family members or the clienl ALPHA will teach each client how to recognize any unhealthy belief or standard that results in delinquent behavior and also how altering this belief system can result in a more healthy life style, better interpersonal relationships, increased life opportunities and overall well-being. This change can be accomplished by altering cognitive distortions that lead to dysfunctional pr delinquent behavior. 2. ALPHA will also make the client and the family aware of all community resources that would be considered helpful in the clients' treatment process and incorporate them where possible. 3. ALPHA will attempt to identify to the clienfs areas of personal strengths and weaknesses and how each of these can be better utilized in the client's treatment process. Areas of Concern Discuss anv areas of concern that could affect success. 1. Involvement of the parent is an area of concem. Many youth are in trouble because of lack of parental involvement in their life. Without parental support, the program objectives may not be attained to the level desired. 2. Transportation is a problem for any child who does not drive or have a car. ALPHA is willing to set aside $400 for public transportation for those who have no other alternative, however. each client is encouraged to work out transportation if possible and leave the funds for public transportation to those with the greatest need. Documentatron Listthe data elements or recordS to be maintained: A) in confidentia/files to document compliance and'8} to document eech measurable ob/ective. 1. All clients will have a confidential file established at the time of referral. All subsequent contacts are followed up with individual notes reported by the therapist in charge of the client's case. . 2. The results of all assessments, testing, profiles, etc. will. be maintained in this confidential file. 3. A monthly report summary will be submitted to the appropriate court counselor andIor probation officer indicating the progress of the client in the ALPHA program. 4- Access to the therapist is available 00 an as needed basis by the client, parent, cowt counselor andlorprobation officer. Treatment Element Describe what the component will do to redirect inappropriate youth behavior or how the component . will ALPHA inappropriate behavior. . Proper assessment of the client's behavior problem win help in identifying the root cause of the clieofs dysfunctional Qr delinquent behavior. With this knowledge, behavioral modification techniques can be taught and applied to redirect the client toward healthy social and family behavior and cognition patterns. . F-4-