Petty Theft / Shoplifting Deception / Trickery Burglary / Robbery Credit Card Theft / Fraud

Joy Riding Grand Auto / Theft Bad Checks / Forgery Employee Theft / Fraud

Extortion Embezzlement Identity Theft / Fraud Computer Related Crimes

Theft is a term that describes the crime of taking the property of another without consent.  Yet, there are many different names given to the term theft.  What type of individual would take something not belonging to them and for what reason?  Any blue collar worker to professional executive is capable of taking something that is not theirs.  Why, for greed and/or self gratification.  Everyone wants nice things, what lengths are they willing to go to is another question.  The fuel to our greed in many cases is feeling depressed, frustrated, angry, bored, or confused.  The catalos to some problems are financial pressures that seem to be the only solution to working out life's disappointments.  Isolated reasons such as a dare or just wanting to get away with it.  Many feel that they just hate the world and want in some way to strike back.

The vast majorities of individuals that enter our program know the difference from right and wrong and come from every walk of life.  It is not gender based, age driven, professionally or ethnically determined.  They are not professional thieves, but when life becomes too stressful, they become vulnerable to temptation.  In other words, we want something for nothing or thinking this will change and balance our emotional or physical instabilities.  The problem is that stealing is hurtful to everyone.  Most of all, it is a criminal act. 

If you believe that you are a good person who deserves a chance to learn how to cope with difficult situations in your life and want to regain your self-respect, then you must give yourself a chance and help yourself.

 

Aggressive Behavior Disturbing the Peace Terrorists & Hateful Threats Threats & Criminal Threats Domestic Violence

False Imprisonment Tolerance / Patience Air Rage / Road Rage Discharging Firearm(s)/Possession Harassing / Stalking / Endangerment

Impulse Control Resisting Arrest Fighting / Assault Rights & Responsibilities Annoying Phone Calls

Anger is a normal and healthy emotion.  We all experience anger at various times during the course of our daily lives.  However, anger is subjectively experienced as a "bad" feeling, and can be very uncomfortable.  Sometimes we feel justified in our anger, and we may be.  Anger that is appropriate (that is, realistically given the situation and to the degree it is felt) is normal and serves as a call to action (to mobilize, to guide one's course, etc.).  However, anger that is inappropriate (out of proportion, extreme, explosive, or experienced as "out of control") is likely to be a real problem for both you and others.

You may ask yourself at times, how come I blow up or fly off the handle?  What can I do to get better control over my feelings and behavior?  These questions are healthy responses and the first step in achieving the goal of anger management.  You may have learned ways of handling anger through observation or though your own responses to certain situations and stimuli.  Often, maladaptive ways of handling anger in the present were once adaptive responses.  However, it may be a struggle for you to shed those habitual reflexive ways of handling anger and that is where therapy can guide and help.  Cognitive-behavioral therapy is highly successful in helping people to learn how to manage their anger and to use more effective and successful ways of interacting and communicating.  Understanding how the patterns developed and finding alternative ways of reacting is the key in breaking these patterns that are ultimately self-defeating and self-destructive.

 

Lewd Conduct Indecent Assault Indecent Exposure Sex Acts with Minors

Inappropriate Advancements Prostitution / Erotic Dancing / Nudity Solicitation / Solicitors (Johns) Stalking, Annoying, Accosting

Voyeurism Statutory Rape Victims Awareness Offensive Sexual Acts

Our Sexual Program takes a multifaceted stance to address issues relevant to sexual impulsive behaviors in a counseling environment.  Keeping within the arena of cognitive-behavioral counseling, a educational component is utilized in part while focusing on behavioral and emotional connections with the intent to dispel myths of the disorder and to promote knowledge of healthy alternative lifestyle change.  You are not alone and you will not be judged.  This is a behavior that needs to be addressed.  We can take steps in addressing issues of lack of impulse control by offering and promoting ideas for healthy alternative lifestyle behaviors.  Our idea of counseling is to enhance each individuals self awareness by way of interaction in a safe and confidential atmosphere.

 

Parent Program Parent Monitoring Individual Counseling	Secured Transfer Onsite Supervised Visitation Recorded Surveillance (Audio & Visual)	Dominant Behaviors Monitored Exchange Security / Protective Escort
“Safety Exchange Zone” provides secured visitation and monitored exchange for families that experience safety transfer problems regarding separation, divorce, or violent issues.

We have expanded our facility and services to provide an opportunity for children to have a safe and conflict-free access to both parents through supervised visitation and exchange.  A range of services in addition to visitation and transfers include individual counseling, parenting, domestic violence, anger management and abuse programs as well as parent coaching skills.  We have experience with domestic situations involving divorce, separation, substance abuse, parent alienation and other related issues.  Our monitors are qualified according to the requirement of the State of California and meet all the necessary requirements of the California Rules of Court, Section 26.2.

 

Graffiti Gang / Hate Issues

Destruction of Property Anger Issues / Management

Arson Environmental Crimes

Vandalism defined is the intentional destruction of personal or real property.  California law distinguishes whether the offense is a misdemeanor or a felony based upon the monetary value of the damage.  What is important is to understand that this particular type of offense is regarded as criminal and if the case goes to Court and a conviction culminates, the person's permanent record will be forever impacted.

 

Behavior Modification Format

Class Room Environment

12, 26, 52, 104 Week Program

We at Behavioral Management Group feel very strongly regarding the needs and rehabilitation of an individual addicted to alcohol and or drugs.  The priority we provide to all clients who are mandated or privately enrolled in our program is our many year of experience with behavioral modification conjoin with our respect, kindness, and sincerity.  Our goal is to help each individual gain self respect, become accountable, and understand why it is their best interest to be responsible citizen.

For many years working with behavioral modification, we have found that education along with positive motivation helps an individual get well and stay well.  Our concept gives no excuse to fail.  Motivation for change, respect, and support are the keys to become drug free and sober.  BMG teaches and stimulates an individual to reach for their dreams and goals and move on with their life to be productive, happy, and fulfilling without drugs and alcohol.

Relapse is not part of recovery.  The goal of our program is to eliminate relapse.  It is for those people who have completed other programs and failed to remain abstinent.  Our program is for those who have tried self-help groups with no result and who no longer want to feel like outcasts.  No individual is an outcast; they are human beings needing help, support and want to be understood.  Behavioral Management believes everyone deserves that chance, our positive approach and support awaits anyone asking.  Any one who has completed our program is a testimony as to our dedication to at the very least attempt to help them in any way we can.

 

We have expanded our facility and services to provide an opportunity for children to have a safe and conflict-free access to both parents through supervised visitation and exchange.  A range of services in addition to visitation and transfers include individual counseling, parenting, domestic violence, anger management and abuse programs as well as parent coaching skills.  We are experienced with domestic situations involving divorce, separation, substance abuse, parent alienation, and other related issues.  Our monitors are qualified according to the requirement of the State of California and meet all the necessary requirements of the California Rules of Court, Section 26.2.

 

Neglect Strategy / Discipline

Exploitation Community Responsibility

Endangerment Punishments

While education is the key in changing attitudes toward animal violence, legislation is the only real way to ensure that everyone is held accountable for the animals. To date, animals are not granted rights. Animal cruelty and abuse laws are generally considered “morality laws” to keep people on the straight and narrow. Unfortunately, animal advocates have a mainly uphill battle to show legislators and voters alike the need for tougher abuse laws. Fortunately, for us, even if people and legislators are not so much interested in protecting the animals, there have been scientific studies that prove the link between animal abuse, spousal and child abuse, murder and other violent crimes and even serial killers.

Every state in the United States and the District of Columbia has a law prohibiting cruelty to animals. These laws do not give animals rights, but do afford some legal protection. The purposes of these laws are to deter violence by humans in any form as well as to protect animals from mistreatment and cruelty by imposing a penalty for those acts.

 

Support Integrity Participating

Family Responsibility Community Responsibility

Role Strategy Discipline

Why is accountability and responsibility so important? If you walk into a room and ask 10 people what accountability means, you will likely get 10 different definitions. To some, it's something you make people do, as in "holding people accountable." To others, accountability means accepting responsibility. By definition, accountability means being answerable or responsible for your actions.

Accountability might include the following elements:

1. Taking responsibility for your own behavior
2. doing what's right consistently
3. demonstrating personal integrity
4. actively participating in activities
5. Interactions that support the strategy of your life and or family.

Accountability is not something you "make" a person do. It has to be chosen, accepted or agreed upon by the individual. Learning how to become reliable and accountable involves an element of discipline. Most importantly, individual purpose and personal meaning comes from accepting responsibility and learning to be accountable.

Holding people accountable is really about the distribution of power and choice. When people have more choice, they learn to be more responsible. When they become more responsible, they earn freedom. By being accountable, they earn trust. When they are more accountable, they understand their purpose and role within their community. They are committed to making things happen for the good of self, family, and community.

 

Clients must complete the HELP education and evaluation manual. In addition, answer questions along with numerous written exercises and offense specific tests. The tests are used in order to evaluate the comprehension and understanding of the material. The results allow us to form a character profile and risk assessment of the offender. The assessment enables us to evaluate their propensity rating and needs. Thereafter, the collective information is used during behavior modification counseling.

The HELP manual provides an understanding of the offender's actions, how it affects their lives, the community, and more importantly, their love ones. It teaches the law and its consequences, how much they risk, and how their offenses can become addictive. The primary objective is to educate and provide the offender with an understanding how their personal and social pressures can trigger an incident. An emphasis is placed on the importance of changing their behavior, taking control, and becoming accountable for their actions.

Following completion of the HELP manual and assessment, clients begin counseling. Counseling combines what they have learned from HELP along with behavior modification counseling. It focuses on each element of how they allowed themselves into profound situations and what they must do to modify and improve their life. Their counselor will evaluate their educational material, testing, review their participation, attitude, personal issues and if needed, recommend additional support services or counseling necessary for a successful completion.

Ending their educational and counseling phase, clients may have to begin a monitoring period. This phase allows each offender to stay in contact/on track with their counselor while straightening their behavior and overcoming any obstacles with supervision. Monitoring is a very important phase of the program because it allows the offender to discuss real time problems and or situations. This phase may vary due to the severity of the offense, participation, attitude during counseling or at the courts request.

Upon completion of the program, BMG will provide a written report/assessment for each client to the court, attorney, or probation/parole officer. Progress reports are also available upon request during each offenders program. Any irregularities or deviations to a clients schedule or activities will be reported to their referral.

Extended counseling is required for clients whose behavior extends beyond the standard program criteria, such as repeat offenders, request of the court, severity of the crime or if the offender psychological profile scores and risk assessment are high.

Types of Tests Available
Guilt Test	Happiness Test	Libertarianism Test	Introvert / extrovert Test
Belief Test	Risk Taking test	Hypochondria Test	Masculinity Felinity Test
Anxiety Test	Self Esteem Test	Impulsiveness Test	Depression Screen Test
Racism Test	Dogmatism Test	Expressiveness Test	Sexual Satisfaction Test
Pacifism Test	Manipulation Test	Aggressiveness Test	Intelligence Analyses Test
Ambition Test	Responsibility Test	Obsessive mess Test	Social Permissiveness Test
Sensation Test	Assertiveness Test	Social Capitalism Test	Sexual Permissiveness Test
Sociability Test	Independence Test	Sexual Stereotype Test

THE KEY: Education, Counseling and continued Support