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Focus Question What have been some of your experiences with the managing the behavior of youth in confinement? BMv

Behavior Management is …a strategic set of practices used to increase appropriate behaviors, decrease inappropriate behaviors and teach new behavior that is relational and grounded in both the organizational culture and sensitivity to youth culture. BMv

When trying to assist someone in changing behavior, we need to do things that will ① Increase the probability of positive behavior or ② Reduce the probability of negative behavior. ③ Teach new skills If we don’t teach and reinforce positive behaviors, more negative behaviors will fill in the space left by the behavior that was reduced or eliminated. positive negative Behavior Modification Basics BMv

Video Segment 1 - Carlos BMv

Behavior Management is …a strategic set of practices used to increase appropriate behaviors, decrease inappropriate behaviors and teach new behavior that is relational and grounded in both the organizational culture and sensitivity to youth culture. BMv

Course Objectives Using the A-B-C Model, explain the process of manipulating the antecedents and consequences to influence youth behavior Based on criteria provided in class, evaluate a daily schedule of activities for values/behaviors – learned or unlearned. Based on information presented in class, list programmatic strategies for increasing appropriate behaviors, decreasing inappropriate behaviors, and teaching pro-social skills. Using the guidelines for effective rule writing, write a sample rule(s) for an assigned topic. Based on a role-play situation of a potential explosive behavior, create the appropriate staff response to diffuse the situation. BMv

The A-B-C Approach to Behavior A Antecedents BehaviorConsequences BC BMv

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Leah is awaiting word on her release. She is very anxious. She was supposed to have heard something by noon today, and it is already 3:00 p.m. Staff has been unable to make any calls because they are in the windowed office for their shift change meeting. Another resident starts teasing Leah about her release just being a joke and tells her she’s not going anywhere! Leah shouts at the other resident to “Shut up!” and to leave her alone. The other female begins shouting back, and staff comes out of the office to intervene in the dispute. BMv

The A-B-C Approach to Behavior A Antecedents BehaviorConsequences BC BMv

Video Segment 2 – Zach & What We Bring Matters BMv

Human Environment Teamwork BMv

I CONTROL THE WEATHER... “I’ve come to a frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element in the facility. It’s my personal approach that creates the climate. It’s my daily mood that makes the weather. As a “direct care staff”, I possess a tremendous power to make a youth’s life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration. I can humiliate or heal. In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or de-escalated a youth humanized or dehumanized.” Haim G. Ginott BMv

Why are relationships important to a behavior management system? Relationships Anticipating the Behavior BMv

Good Behavior is not required... It is taught and expected. BMv

Rule Writing Principles Seek input for the rules State the rules in positive terms whenever possible BMv

Which of the following rules demonstrates this principle? A. No phone calls are allowed on Monday B. Phone calls cannot be longer than 5 minutes C. Each resident is allowed 3 phone calls per week. BMv

Rule Writing Principles Seek input for the rules State the rules in positive terms whenever possible State each rule simply and concisely BMv

Which is the best written rule? A. Residents must participate in all classes appropriately. This includes paying attention, doing your work, not bothering other students and treating the teachers with respect. B. Residents must complete their assigned chores by 9:00 a.m. C. Those residents who are on Level 1 will go to bed at 8:30 pm; resident who are on Level 2 will go to bed at 9:00 pm, except on weekends when bedtimes may be extended by 30 minutes or 60 minutes at the discretion of the staff for those on higher levels. BMv

Rule Writing Principles Seek input for the rules State the rules in positive terms whenever possible State each rule simply and concisely Keep the number of rules to a minimum Put the rules in writing Explain the rules Maintain consistent application of the rules BMv

Schedules/Activity Component Create Structure Combat idle time Encourage positive behavior Facility choice of programs and activities reflects values, vision and mission BMv

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Image YOU are being housed in this environment… 1.What are your initial reactions to the facility? 2.How would you describe the facility? 3.What emotions are invoked for you? 4.How well do you feel you will be treated here? 5.How safe do you feel? 6.What are you worried about? BMv

Appropriate Behavior Inappropriate Behavior Strategic Behavior Management BMv

Video Segment 3 – Never Take Any Positive Behavior For Granted BMv

4 : 1 Reinforcers BMv

Reinforcement Procedure of following a behavior with a consequence or reinforcer that increases the probability that the behavior will occur again in the future given the same set of antecedents. BMv

Reinforcers Great job!!! BMv

Follow the target behavior Only reinforce desirable behaviors Reinforce immediately Always use with social reinforcement (praise) Choose least disruptive reinforcer Make the system fair and “make everyone aware” BMv

Principles of Discipline  Disinvolvement  Encouragement  Logical and Natural Consequences BMv

Strategies to Decrease Inappropriate Behavior Ignoring Time-Out Token Economy System – Response Cost Behavior Plan Failure to Earn (Loss of Privileges) BMv

Video Segment 4 – Self-Awareness and Integrity BMv

Modeling Coaching Evidence-Based Practice Teaching New Behaviors BMv

Video Segment 5 – Values – We Believe BMv