Prevention
Forge Evolution | Colorado Springs Teen Court is stronger than ever. Committed to offering preventive work, we are now offering youth the opportunity to be referred to participate in our specialized classes without a previous offence. This evolution of our organization provides valuable support to youth before they face more serious challenges, helping them build positive outcomes for the future.
Our Class Offerings
Classes are offered Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 4:30-6:30, all year.
Classes cost $30.00 per individual class. We accept Medicaid (CCHA and Colorado Access).
Aspiring Resilient Teens (A.R.T)
For ages 12-19.
A.R.T stands for Aspiring Resilient Teens. This program will meet for 2 weeks for a total of 4 hours. This class focuses on psycho-education, peer support, and coping strategies to manage their challenges they face by utilizing creative arts activities and group discussion on teen related topics.
Alcohol & Drug Awareness Panel for Teens (ADAPT)
For ages 10-19.
Designed to teach the consequences of using drugs and/or drinking. This is a 2-week class for a total of 4 hours. This class is appropriate for any participant who has a drug or alcohol related case. The first class is run by a police officer who explains what it means to be in trouble with drugs. The second class allows participants to watch a movie featuring a former Teen court defendant sharing her story about drug abuse while incorporating information regarding long term effects of drug and alcohol use. This class focuses on understanding the ramifications of using drugs and/or alcohol with the goal of decreasing the use of substances.
Community Impact Panel
For ages 10-19.
This is a 2-hour class focused on shoplifting and designed to help understand the negative impact of their crimes and provide a positive outlet for panel members to share their personal experiences and educate offenders about the physical, emotional, and financial consequences of the crime.
Life Skills
For ages 12 - 19.
Teen Court offers four Life Skills courses. Life Skills 1 & 2 are required for all participants to learn basic skills of communication, physical health and safety, emotional health, financial management, goal setting, and social harmony. Life Skills 3 & 4 are our advanced classes for juniors and seniors in high school, where participants learn more about financial planning, job searching, resume skills, manner and dress, and mock interview skills.
Make It Clear
(Focus on any sort of Sexual Misconduct, Sexting, Inappropriate Touching, or Relationship-Based cases).
For ages 10 - 19. This is a 1-time class that lasts for 2 hours. This class completes activities to enhance their understanding of boundaries and communication regarding healthy and unhealthy relationships. They will learn how to utilize open communication, mutual respect, and sexual boundaries.
Straight Talk
For ages 10 - 19.
This is a 2-week class for a total of 4 hours. Presented by a police officer and a former gang member who have turned their lives around and now have a passion for helping at-risk teens change their behavior by helping them realize what life is like both in prison and after being released.
Respect, Accountability, Growth, Empowerment (R.A.G.E)
For ages 10 - 19.
This is a 1-time class for 2 hours. R.A.G.E stands for Respect, Accountability, Growth, and Empowerment. This class focuses on anger management, self-esteem and identifying/learning new tools to express yourself while understanding self- respect and respect for others. The participants will learn how to not internalize and create distorted thoughts that result in how we value and view ourselves.
Parenting Class
Coming soon!
To participate in our preventative programming...
Contactus.
- Phone: 719-475-7815
- Fax: 719-385-6202
- Email: info@forgeevolution.org
- Hours: M-Th: 9:00am-5pm, Friday: 9am-1pm, Closed Saturday & Sunday