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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 bot h mothers and fathers and allows for cultural differences in attitudes toward family and parenting.

There are three versions of th e curriculum, Prison, Community, a nd Jail developed to meet the specific needs of people parenting in these ve ry different situations, and to accommodate differences among the teaching environments. Ther e 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-focuse d program that helps parents promote healthy child adjustment, prevent child problem behavior , and interrupt a cycle of intergenerational criminality. During the PIO program parents devel op 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 lear ner-centered interactive skill building in Parent Management Training that is ultimately individualized to each parent’s family. Parenting Coaches facilitate role-play practice, work indi vidually with parents to create plans for child visits, are available to offer immediate coachi ng 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 cont act 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 ® ® PIO Lesson 1.1 - Getting Acquainted Week 1 Creating a Safe Place to W ork 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 Solv ing Lesson 2.1 Effective Speaking Skills Lesson 2.2 Effective Listening Skills Lesson 2.3 Effective P roblem 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-R elated Parenting Challenges Week 5 Healthy F amilies Lesson 5.1 Adult Stage of Development Lesson 5.2 Family Meetings, Family Fun, and Family Identity Lesson 5.3 Sibling R elationships Week 6 Nurturing Your Child’s Individuality Lesson 6.1 Nurturing Your Child’s Temperament Lesson 6.2 Y our Child’s Love and Learning Languages Lesson 6.3 Y our Legacy and Your Future Worksheet 1.1.3 PIO Topics Page 1 of 2 Copyright © 2007 • Children’ s Justice Alliance • www .parentinginsideout.org • 503-977-6399 • Oregon Social Learning Center ® ® PIO Lesson 1.1 - Getting Acquainted Worksheet 1.1.3 Week 7 P arent 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, R edirecting, and Rules Lesson 8.3 Directions and Encouragement Week 9 More Child Guidance Lesson 9.1 R ewards and Consequences Lesson 9.2 T ime Out and Privilege Removal Lesson 9.3 Dealing W ith Behavior Challenges Week 10 Special Needs Lesson 10.1 Brain Development Lesson 10.2 P arenting Adolescents Lesson 10.3 Advocating for Your Children Week 11 Y our Life in the Community Lesson 11.1 R eintegrating 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 W rap-up and closure Lesson 12.3 Graduation Page 2 of 2 PIO Topics (continued)