Practical Strategies for High-Risk Learners

Gain insights into offender psychology and effective teaching methods tailored for challenging environments.

Empowerment Approach to Rehabilitation

Learn to mentor and inspire offenders through strengths-based strategies, breaking cycles of crime through education.

Transformative Classroom Dynamics

Develop emotional intelligence and resilience to create inclusive learning environments that foster positive change.

About the Course

Embark on a transformative journey through offender education, unlocking practical strategies, real-world insights, and impactful methods. Delve into the realms of education, psychology, and behavior change to captivate and empower learners in challenging settings. This is your first step towards reshaping learning and disrupting cycles of crime. Aligned with formal curriculum standards and crafted with insights from industry leaders like NIACE, CIPD, and Harvard Business Review. Tailored to enhance employability and workplace skills, including those endorsed by LinkedIn Learning.

About Unlocking Minds

Unlocking Minds is the offender education branch of Empower Learning, an accomplished health education consultancy with 30 years of experience. Embark on a journey with them, as they transform the landscape of offender and alternative education through innovation and empowerment. They have led transformative initiatives and pioneered health psychology applications within the Prison Directorate. They are passionate about empowering educators, youth, social workers, and criminal justice professionals with practical wisdom for positive change in challenging settings. Join them on this hero journey, not just to change lives, but save lives.

Curriculum

18 Chapters · 45 Lessons

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    Module 1: The Call to Adventure – Entering the World of Offender Education

    1. Module 1_ The Call to Adventure – Entering the World of Offender Education (1) Free preview
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      Understanding the Learner

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      The Role of Education in Reducing Reoffending

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      Challenges & Misconceptions

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    Module 2: Crossing the Threshold – Understanding the Psychology of Offender Learners

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      Unlocking Minds – MODULE 2

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      The Criminal Mindset & Learning Barriers

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      The Power of Strength-Based Education

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      How to Build Trust & Rapport

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    Module 3: The Trials – Managing Behavior & Overcoming Classroom Chaos

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      Managing Group Dynamics

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      Turning Resistance into Engagement

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      Empowering Through Boundaries & High Expectations

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      Module 3_ Behavior Management _ Classroom Strategies

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    Module 4: The Transformation – Teaching Strategies That Change Lives

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      Lesson 1: Experiential & Active Learning in Prison Education

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      Lesson 2: Gamification & Engagement Strategies

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    Module 5: The Role of Emotional Intelligence & Mentorship

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      Lesson 1: Developing Self-Regulation & Emotional Awareness

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      Lesson 2: The Power of Mentorship in Behavior Change

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    Module 6: The Power of Listening—Building Trust and Understanding

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      1. Introduction to Empathic Listening

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      2. The Three Core Elements of Empathic Listening

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      3. Barriers to Empathic Listening & How to Overcome Them

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      4. Practical Listening Exercises

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      5. Applying Empathic Listening in Real Life

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    Module 7: Behavior Change & Life Beyond the Classroom

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      Lesson 1: Understanding the Role of Education in Offender Transformation

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    Module 8: Inclusive Learning & Accessibility in Offender Education

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      Lesson 2: Adapting Curriculum for Low Literacy & High Anxiety Learners

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    Module 9: Measuring Impact & Continuous Improvement in Offender Education

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      Lesson 1: Assessing Learner Progress and Engagement

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      Lesson 2: Data-Driven Decision Making in Offender Education

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      Lesson 3: Professional Development & Educator Resilience

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    Module 10 : Stability Finds Its Home: Even Within Prison

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      Module 9: Real Case Studies: Understandings From Homelessness to Prison

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      Module 9. Case Study.19

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    Module 11: Understanding Complex Trauma:

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      1. Understanding Complex Trauma: Key Concepts and Research

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      2. Case Study Analysis: The 18-Year-Old Survivor

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      3. The Intersection of Trauma, Addiction, and Health

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      4. Trauma-Informed Care and Intervention Strategies

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      5. Preventing Future Cycles of Trauma

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    Module 12: Overcoming Adversity

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      1. Introduction – The Power of Second Chances

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      3. Rehabilitation Through Education

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      5. Reintegration – Overcoming Stigma and Building a Future

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    Module 13: Understanding Grit & Resilience

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      Grit Scale Self-Assessment & Psychological Traits for Overcoming Adversity

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    ebook- Resilient Mindset Training: Best Practice

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      Unlocking Minds: Best Practice: Resilient Mindset Training

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    ebook-Unlocking Minds: The Psychology of Crime and Rehabilitation

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      EBOOK_ Unlocking Minds_ The Psychology of Crime and Rehabilitation

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    Risk to Resilience: Unlocking Minds Transformation Program

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      Section 1: The Risk Zone

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      Section 2: The Inner Switch

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      Section 3: From Survival to Strength

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      Section 4: The Warrior Within

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    Enrichment Program-Risk to Resilience: Power Program.UM-inside

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      Partnership Focus: Secure Settings

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    Enrichment Program-Risk to Resilience: Power Program. UM-Outside

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      Partnership Focus Area: Youth Crime Prevention

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