Basics
When do you get assigned your counselor and groups?
What is day one and two?
What time is check in for court?
What is 2pm
What is curfew for phase 1?
Phase I is 10:00pm to 6:00am
Give an example of feedback.
Answers will vary.
What are some things you should NOT do when at the podium in court?
Have hands in pockets.
other answers may vary.
How many days do you have to get a mentor?
What is 30 days
True or False: I can communicate with people in custody.
False
What are meeting slips?
Extra Points: How many meetings do you need a week? What is a 5x2?
Meeting slips are the “Judges baby” and also a legal document – do not give your meeting slip to someone else to take your meeting slip to get signed (forgery).Do not sign yourself
Extra points: 3 meetings a week. A 5x2 is what you get when you don't make all your meetings or you lose your meeting slip.
What happens if you went to court not properly dressed?
They would send you home and you would miss court and be sanctioned.
When do you call the testing line?
Extra Points: What are testing times on the Weekends?
What is Everyday?
Extra points: 7am-11am
What happens if you have to use the bathroom during court?
You will be sanctioned. 2 hours program beautification.
True or False: Clients cannot do the following, casinos, liquor stores or lottery play (scratchers).
True
True or False: Only water is allowed in groups
True
How often do you have to get a physical in the program?
Once a year. (Recommendation is to do it around the same time you did your first one)
What do you do if you miss testing?
What is test first thing the following day?
What phases get to leave court after they talk to the judge?
Phases 2, 3, and 4.
What is a negative contract?
Negative contracts – when one breaks a rule (sneaking out, breaking stay away order, using, etc.) and you know about it, and you don’t say anything. You will have 24hrs to report to staff or a sanction with be imposed on both parties.
What happens if your phone goes off in group?
2 hours community service
What do the group schedules look like for each phase?
Extra Points: What happens when there is a holiday on Monday and the program is closed?
Phase 1: Monday-Friday
Phase 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Phase 3: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Phase 4: 3x/month Thursday
Extra Points: Tuesday is Monday Schedule
What is a SYA card? And why are they important?
An appointment card. They are important so that you and the staff member you are scheduling with have the same times and if they write it wrong you have a safety net.
What is dress code for court?
Men – slacks, button down shirt and a tie. Shirt must be tucked in.
NO hats, flip flops, tennis shoes.
Women – slacks or skirt to knees, blouse and appropriate shoes.
NO tank tops, flip flops, tennis shoes, stilettos, or leggings. No visible bra straps. Must have midriff and shoulders covered. No cleavage showing.
NO JEANS OR SHORTS IN COURT!! You may be asked to leave court to change and report back before session ends.
what is kind of clothes are clients not allowed to wear at the program?
Gang colors, logos, attire
Frayed cut off shorts or pants
Short shorts or short skirts
Pajamas or “house shoes”
Un-buttoned shirts
Suggestive or provocative clothing (if in doubt, ask)
Bandannas
Hats / sunglasses in building
T-shirts with inappropriate logos
Hanging or “sagging” pants
Bare feet - Untied shoes
Excessively tight clothes
Women must have midriff and shoulders covered. No cleavage.
No leggings in court and no pants that look like leggings in court.
What is confidentiality?
What is said in group stays in group
What should you do to make sure you don't get a diluted UA test?
Eat protein.
Balance water intake with food.
Other answers may be suitable.