Results and References Results North Dakota Supreme Court -- Study by Kevin M. Thompson, Dept. of Sociology, N.D.S.U., Fargo, ND, 1999. Population: The study includes 455 juveniles referred to North Dakota Juvenile Courts, average age was 15 when they received their first referral. Two hundred and seventy-six juveniles were taught Keys to Innervisions (KIV) measuring five different first offense categories. Results: Shown are the odds of reappearance in court for these offenses for non-KIV as compared to KIV juveniles. All differences statistically significant at the .05 level of rejection. Unruly (e.g. runaway, curfew, and truancy) odds were 16 times higher at the first referral that a non-KIV juvenile would reappear in court. Violent referral (e.g. assault, robbery) 15 times higher for non-KIV juveniles. Property offenses (e.g. burglary, theft, vandalism) 4.5 times higher for non-KIV juveniles. Public order offenses (e.g. disorderly conduct, obstruction) 4.0 times higher for non-KIV juveniles. Substance abuse violation (e.g. MIP, controlled substance) 10 times higher for non-KIV juveniles. Controls for disposition These results indicate the odds of reappearing in court were 8.5 times greater for non-KIV juveniles. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "Journal of the Institute for Rational Cognitive Therapy." The Effects of a Cognitive Restructuring Program, 1998. Research Topic: Comparison of two school-based behavior intervention programs: Keys to Innervisions Curriculum and an incentive program modeled after the Responsible Student Program. Population: 55 students, ability ranged from the mild-moderately impaired to gifted, 30% of the students were served by special education; the sample consisted of 39 boys and 16 girls with a mean age of 17; 35% Black, 65% White and 1 Hispanic. Findings: A two-year study showed that cognitive restructuring, the Keys to Innervisions Curriculum Implementation Plan, was more effective than the incentive program in improving manifested behavior of at-risk dropout students in the following areas: Incidence of insubordination Completes assignments with materials provided. Obeys teacher's requests. Incidence of violence Refrains from profanity. Cooperates with peers. Refrains from violent acts or threats. Incidence of drug, alcohol, and tobacco related behaviors School attendance Students in the Keys to Innervisions program were twice as likely to graduate or return to their home school. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "Keys to Innervisions Evaluation," Northeast Central Juvenile District, Grand Forks, ND, Donald Lemon, Project Examiner and Cheri Langei, KIV Master Facilitator, 1998. Population: Four groups of juvenile probation students who completed the KIV curriculum November 1997 - February 1998. Thirty-one students completed pre/post questionnaires that were statistically evaluated in five high-risk factors. Results: Significantly higher post scores resulted in all five categories - self-concept, recognition of responsibility, future outlook, control of anger, and locus of control. Data clearly demonstrated that the KIV curriculum has an immediate positive impact on students. For additional research and statistical data, contact Keys to Excellence, Inc. References David Cocoros Executive Director Youth Development Institute 602-548-1917 Since 1992, David has been responsible for the implementation of KIV in approximately 30 sites in 3 states. The sites are corrections-related including state residential facilities, day treatment, sex offender program, outreach and tracking, and group homes. Frank Andrews Director of Institutional Education Programs West Virginia Department of Education 304-558-8833 Frank has directed an initiative which has placed KIV in all of the educational programs within the juvenile correctional system of West Virginia. He has also been directly responsible for supporting public school implementation. As a result of the commitment of Frank and his department, a state Core Team was developed. The WV Board of Education approved all public education students credit for KIV. Janis Mayer-Obermeier President J. Mayer & Associates 732-270-1710 Janis was responsible for the training of KIV facilitators for staff of all Juvenile Justice Commission facilities. She has been responsible for the training and implementation strategies in several New Jersey public school systems. Janis is a Master Facilitator of KIV. Greg Wallace State Trial Court Administrator Supreme Court of North Dakota 701-328-4216 Greg administers 14 courts that service 53 counties. All probation staff have been trained to deliver KIV. In addition, the probation officers in many cities and towns have helped create Community Empowerment Teams, enlisting numerous community providers and schools into the delivery, implementation, and aftercare process. ND has six Master Facilitators of KIV. Al Rosen Assistant Chief Probation Officier for Juvenile Division Mohave County Probation Department 928-753-0741 Under his direction, Mohave County has expanded KIV to both juvenile and adult probation. KIV classes include Wake-up Wisdom Workshop, Anger Management, Life Skills, Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, Parenting, and in-school suspension programs. Despite record population growth in Mohave County, delinquency complaints have decreased and caseloads have shrunk. Mary Richter Comprehensive Health Coordinator New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission 609-292-6952 Mary has been responsible for integrating Keys to Innervisions into Juvenile Justice programs since 1992. She is a KIV Master Facilitator and has coordinated the training of staff facilitators for state institutions.