is a 9 step program that the youth will partake in while being a participant of “1 Stroke”. These 9 steps are geared toward addressing the issues, that birth in some cases, the inappropriate gang and criminal behaviors of our participants. While using these 9 steps, the instructors will begin to open an avenue for a new way of thinking. This includes new ideals, personal goals, creativity, and a renewed spirit to over coming their adversities. With these tools, the youth can see a new way of life, other than gang activity. When available a speaker will be on hand to discuss their success and ways that they overcame adversities in their lives. Upon completing the 9 step course, a certificate of completion will be presented to those who have successfully completed the program.
Recognize the problems, indifferences, and voids that has caused the youth to participate in gang activity or display at risk behaviors.
1)Individual intake assessments
2)One-on-One and Group Discussion Session
11th Hole
Identify the cause of the problems, indifferences, and voids. Get to the
root or origin of the issue that confronts the youth.
During this session, the identified causes of the problems will be discussed.
The objective of this step is for the client to reach a place of understanding
and not necessarily acceptance.
12th Hole
Discuss the consequences and repercussions of not addressing these issues
and the effect it can have on there lives. 1)Visit
to correctional facilities if permitted.
2)Discussions of punishments and costs.
13th Hole
Develop a strategy to address the key issues participants
encounter in their communities 1)Family and community support 2)Social
service referral
14th Hole
Introduce to the youth the concept of “The Battle Is Not Yours”.
1)Faith based information will be used to create a willingness to forgive
themselves and others. 2)Make written or verbal apologies to those whom
the participants have offended. 3)Speak with those that have committed
similar offenses in their lives, but have gone on to be productive citizens.
15th Hole
The letting go of certain issues and understanding that some things are just
out of their control. 1)Here the participant will be introduced to
the concept of “Crazy Faith”. 2)Rebirth of “Trust” in themselves as well as others.
16th Hole
The healing process begins, now The Re-Birth of Our Youth! 1)The Birth
of that more positive and self motivated Youth. 2)The claiming of a new
and positive lifestyle
17th Hole
A New Beginning and the responsibility to themselves and the community 1)Through the partnerships with local organizations and other role models
of the surrounding communities, mentoring will be continued to the participants
that have completed the program
18th Hole
A round of golf at a local course to celebrate the completion of the
program
“ One Stroke,
Where Every Child Is A Champion!”
