2017 Rico Mid-Report

RICO 2017 MID-REPORT Thanks to RICO for helping us realize we can Release our Fears and see our Hope and Dreams are Possible...

RELEASE THE FEAR'S BRIDGING POSSIBILITIES =

Thanks to the foresight of RICO. This mid-report

reflects how the creative processes through the "Bridging Possibilities" program and our highly trained facilitators, enabling us to expand our reach to enlightened and enriched more youth. These results from 180 young lives and what they experienced together through the "Bridging Possibilities" A Character Education program. Demonstrating the power and importance of inspiring and empowering our youth with the essential tools so that they are able to make better life choices, find their gifts and know that they matter! Allowing them to lead a more meaningful productive life and become tomorrow's leaders in Arizona and around the world, for a brighter tomorrow for all.

Inspiring & empowering kids with the tools to make better life choices

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"It amazes me how each one of the individual canvases come from created different people from different backgrounds, different eccentricities. Yet we were able to come together and bring them together and create something beautiful as one understanding one masterpiece, almost like a metaphor for what we can do as a community,.. As a new world."

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hat: Release the Fear, a non-profit health and human services organization, teaches Arizona’s youth the

life skills needed to combat the effects of Peer Pressure, Gang involvement, Bullying, Abuse, and Violence in our society and to make better life choices. Release the Fear (RTF) has worked with thousands of at-risk youth and adults in Arizona and around the world, offering experiential programs that help reverse the paralyzing effects of fear and diminished self-worth. Our programs encourage youth to explore safe and healthy lifestyles and to overcome disabilities through the development of leadership and social skills through evidence-based curriculum that meets National Common Core standards. Arizona Department of Education, accredited Release the Fear program as a Character Education program

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ow: These programs stimulate whole-brain thinking and develop metacognitive thought processing by utilizing

new applied-knowledge teaching methods. These programs demonstrate options that awaken a creative consciousness and expose the unlimited potential of critical thinking and problem solving to help participants develop better cognitive behavioral skills. Our trained facilitators guide participants through interactive creative activities and analytically explore the connectedness to their lives. Release the Fear utilizes inquiry-based learning experiences, an educational practice where the teacher/facilitator uses controlled questioning to serve as a learning guide in order to move students towards new understandings. Educational research shows that student retention increases when new learning is discovered through inquiry practices, as the student is able to take ownership of these findings. The teacher/facilitator must act as guide while being an expert questioner, thinking of the end objective at all times and posing questions to allow students to reach objectives on their own. When this is done, students are able to create new thought patterns which connect and build on their applied knowledge and personal life goals. Without these essential life skills, the still- maturing minds of detained youth view their future as bleak with no hope for a “normal” life.

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pproach: Through experiential programs, we encourage participants to develop valuable core life skills, better

critical problem solving, and a healthy sense of understanding of self and others. Through the RTF programs, participants discover that anything is possible, that they have a purpose in life. They see why they do matter to the world, to the community, and most of all to themselves.

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ransformation: The Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Office released a 2010 report demonstrating the value

of Inside Out Bridging Possibilities workshops on 357 of their juvenile population. Thirty percent of incarcerated youth recidivate—meaning three out of ten will again find themselves in conflict with law and society and back behind bars. For the incarcerated youth who participated in just one Release the Fear workshop, that recidivism figure dropped by 23 percent. For those who were able to benefit from multiple workshops, it dropped by 16 percent - nearly half. That is an impressive impact on any child’s future as well as the community in general..

Release the Fear, Inc. has worked with youth in Arizona and internationally, in such places as Guam and El Salvador, instilling positive life changes for thousands.

"In the Bridging Possibilities workshop we realize that you have to go .through a few hoops to achieve your dreams. . ." John D.

Comparison of Recidivism Rates of RTF Workshop Particpants to All Juveniles in ADJC Care 68% 70%

57%

60% 43% 50% 32%

40%

Recidivated No Recidivation

30% 20% 10% 0% ADJC Recidivism Average 2011 to 2013

Release the Fear Workshop Participants 2012 to 2015

Average of 450-500 Arizona youth per year have found themselves in secure care or behind the fence at Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) Out of that a three year longitudinal study was conducted 2012-2015 on 928 youth that participated in the Release the Fear program.

Above (left) percentages display the ADJC recidivism average from 2011- 2013; The percentages on the right are based on youth who have attended one or more RTF Character Education “Inside-Out Bridging Possibilities� programs either in secure care or while on parole within the community

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For ten years, Release the Fear has had the opportunity to interact with over 9,500 disadvantage and at-risk youth; these youth now know they have a life purpose. They know their wishes and dreams can come true. They know they are worth it and that they matter!

Our evidence-based curriculum has helped troubled kids in schools, jails, detention, and treatment centers. Through the creative processes of art, music, and communication, we teach kids cognitive behavioral skills to build self-esteem. They learn tools to help them succeed in school, conflict resolution, and to address peer pressure, and bullying.

Between the years 2007 and 2016, Release the Fear has shown constant improvement upon youth’s pre- and post-reporting’s learned about perceptions of themselves.

In addition, during the years of 2012 and 2016, Release the Fear has contributed to an overall improvement of youth’s self-reported willingness to assist another if bullied. Despite a decline of reported learning’s about proactive options to prevent being bullied, their learning consistently remained over 78 percent.

RTF-Youth/Yr. # of Students

2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0

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(2016) (2015) (2014) (2013) (2012) (2011) (2010) (2009) (2008)

Female:

921

697

452

256

295

185

170

221

259

Male:

1054

791

764

560

495

398

370

394

229

RELEASE THE FEAR 2017 RTF Pre/Post Survey Results

RICO OVERALL PERCENTAGES 180 Students (11 BP Workshops) Male 80% Female 20% – Youth Ages 11-21 74.5% discovered something new about themselves 85.7% discovered something new about classmates and friends.

Pre 62.2% compared to Post 75.1% realized that they are not alone in their fears.

Pre 85.0% compared to Post 97.6% realized that they can make their dreams a reality.

79.8% learned something to help them deal with bullying.

84.2% stated that they would do something if they saw someone being bullied.

Individual Workshop Percentages 1. March 13-15, 2017 SEF 16 Students (1 IO-BP Workshops) Male 100% Female 0% – Youth Ages 14-17 71% discovered something new about themselves 93% discovered something new about classmates and friends.

Pre 56% compared to Post 64% realized that they are not alone in their fears.

Pre 88% compared to Post 100% realized that they can make their dreams a reality.

100% learned something to help them deal with bullying.

100% stated that they would do something if they saw someone being bullied.

2 March 13-15, 2017 ADJC 15 Students (1 IO-BP Workshops) Male 100% Female 0% – Youth Ages 15-17 93% discovered something new about themselves 93% discovered something new about classmates and friends.

Pre 53% compared to Post 64% realized that they are not alone in their fears.

Pre 100% compared to Post 100% realized that they can make their dreams a reality.

79% learned something to help them deal with bullying.

86% stated that they would do something if they saw someone being bullied.

3. March 13-15, 2017 ADJC 20 Students (1 IO-BP Workshops) Male 100% Female 0% – Youth Ages 14-17 68% discovered something new about themselves 89% discovered something new about classmates and friends.

Pre 45% compared to Post 63% realized that they are not alone in their fears.

Pre 90% compared to Post 84% realized that they can make their dreams a reality.

68% learned something to help them deal with bullying.

79% stated that they would do something if they saw someone being bullied.

4. March 21-23, 2017 Florence Crittenton 22 Students (1 IO-BP Workshops) Male 0% Female 100% – Youth Ages 12-17 74% discovered something new about themselves 84% discovered something new about classmates and friends.

Pre 48% compared to Post 84% realized that they are not alone in their fears.

Pre 90% compared to Post 100% realized that they can make their dreams a reality.

84% learned something to help them deal with bullying.

90% stated that they would do something if they saw someone being bullied.

5. April 11-13, 2017 Children’s First Academy 22 Students (1 IO-BP Workshops) Male 59% Female 41% – Youth Ages 11-13 67% discovered something new about themselves 67% discovered something new about classmates and friends.

Pre 68% compared to Post 78% realized that they are not alone in their fears.

Pre 64% compared to Post 94% realized that they can make their dreams a reality.

67% learned something to help them deal with bullying.

67% stated that they would do something if they saw someone being bullied.

6. April 18-20, 2017 Durango Juvenile Center 12 Students (1 IO-BP Workshops) Male 100% Female 0% – Youth Ages 15-17 82% discovered something new about themselves 91% discovered something new about classmates and friends.

Pre 92% compared to Post 91% realized that they are not alone in their fears.

Pre 92% compared to Post 100% realized that they can make their dreams a reality.

91% learned something to help them deal with bullying.

91% stated that they would do something if they saw someone being bullied.

7. April 24-27, 2017 Children’s First Academy 9 Students (1 IO-BP Workshops) Male 44% Female 56% – Youth Ages 13-14 100% discovered something new about themselves 100% discovered something new about classmates and friends.

Pre 100% compared to Post 86% realized that they are not alone in their fears.

Pre 100% compared to Post 100% realized that they can make their dreams a reality.

88% learned something to help them deal with bullying.

100% stated that they would do something if they saw someone being bullied.

8. May 3-5, 2017 ADJC 19 Students (1 IO-BP Workshops) Male 100% Female 0% – Youth Ages 14-17 95% discovered something new about themselves 95% discovered something new about classmates and friends.

Pre 58% compared to Post 58% realized that they are not alone in their fears.

Pre 74% compared to Post 100% realized that they can make their dreams a reality.

74% learned something to help them deal with bullying.

68% stated that they would do something if they saw someone being bullied.

9. May 3-5, 2017 ADJC 14 Students (1 IO-BP Workshops) Male 100% Female 0% – Youth Ages 14-17 75% discovered something new about themselves 75% discovered something new about classmates and friends.

Pre 57% compared to Post 92% realized that they are not alone in their fears.

Pre 100% compared to Post 100% realized that they can make their dreams a reality.

67% learned something to help them deal with bullying.

75% stated that they would do something if they saw someone being bullied.

10. June 27-29, 2017 ADJC 21 Students (1 IO-BP Workshops) Male 100% Female 0% – Youth Ages 14-21 65% discovered something new about themselves 85% discovered something new about classmates and friends.

Pre 57% compared to Post 60% realized that they are not alone in their fears.

Pre 57% compared to Post 95% realized that they can make their dreams a reality.

75% learned something to help them deal with bullying.

75% stated that they would do something if they saw someone being bullied.

11. June 27-29, 2017 ADJC 10 Students (1 IO-BP Workshops) Male 100% Female 0% – Youth Ages 15-17 29% discovered something new about themselves 71% discovered something new about classmates and friends.

Pre 50% compared to Post 86% realized that they are not alone in their fears.

Pre 80% compared to Post 100% realized that they can make their dreams a reality.

85% learned something to help them deal with bullying.

95% stated that they would do something if they saw someone being bullied.

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RELEASE THE FEAR - RICO 2017 MID REPORT Proposed Per Workshop Instructional Programming: Program Supervisor/Trainer Co-Facilitator / Trainee Reporting and Evaluations: Pre/Post Inventories Final Report Supplies and Other Workshop Exp Art & Printed Supplies / Snacks Recognition for Students, Postage, Mktng Internal Coordination, Support & Workshop Preparation Travel Expenses – Average

Mid Report 11 /20 programs

$ 680.00 $ 300.00

$7,480.00 $3,300.00

$ 150.00 $ 70.00

$1,650.00 $ 770.00

$ 90.00 $ 60.00

$ 990.00 $ 660.00

$ 300.00 $ 50.00

$3,300.00 $ 550.00

$1,700.00

$18,700.00

Cost Breakdown per workshop with average of 15 youth each: Average cost per daily session: $566.67 Average cost per youth per session $37.78 Per Capita cost per youth workshop:$113.33 TM

Thanks to RICO, 16 young lives from SEF Detention Center experienced their Possibilities.

This workshop took place on March 13th, 14th, and 15th 2017 - #1 of 20 Opening up possibilities for the young minds of Arizona’s youth for a brighter tomorrow.©

“Bridging Possibility” workshops.

Through stories, activities and artwork, Release the Fear’s Workshops will help students to:  Draw One’s Fears and Awaken Hopes and Dreams  Stimulate Creative Listening and Communication  Bridge Understanding  Discuss How Color Affects Us and Our Environment Senses  Heighten Visual Awareness of Our Environment  Turn Pain into Possibilities into Purpose.

The students are divided into groups or teams that they remain with throughout the workshop. In their small group, the students may be asked to complete an activity, to share responses, or to reflect on an exercise. Often times these groups can have students with different beliefs, various backgrounds, and even opposing gang affiliations.

The workshop will end with a group created painting to be displayed for the public.

Participant Responses Participants are asked to reflect on several of the activities and then share with the group.

These responses are written in their words without edit.

The following responses are from the students who range in ages from 15-17.

The students are asked to reflect on the following question: How do you think this activity could help you in your daily life (In School, Out of School, or In Your Career)?

Who am I?: Not the only person. Joining a sport group. You will know more people. Choosing the right friends. / We are not the only ones. Work better than I have in the past. Stand up. Staying focused, not disappoint the people we love. / Honesty, Courage, Be yourself. Make it easier to take to. Meet each other. Not being the bully, have somebody’s back. Communication. Having respect for each other. / Communication. Fit in. Socialize, society standards. Creating friends. Help others. Be you.

Creative story telling: How to deal with life choices. Everybody can make a good choice. Have a sense of humor in school. Have a heart and step up. Trying harder to be successful. / Trustworthiness. Respecting people’s personal info. Stand up for person because they trust. Everyone trusts someone at least once. / Pay attention, think about what you are going to say. How to respect others. Get along, cooperate. Being responsible for your actions. Avoid trouble.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: How everyone looks up to someone in their family. Just be yourself. Think about what someone told you like take a deep breath think about it. Think before you do something. Never underestimate a situation. / Everybody cares for someone. Not disappointing our heroes. Not succumbing to peers. Proving everyone who said something bad to us wrong. / Not by yourself, love thyself. Be yourself. Avoid bad decisions and people. How to look at things differently. / Think before you act. Staying out of trouble. Walk away, be yourself. Do what you think is right. Think it through.

Describe a time when you had an experience that you perceived (thought/saw) as negative, but through time or something you did, you perceived (thought/saw) the experience as a positive one. Draw on the other side of paper, a picture of how you felt about this experience. Draw how you felt at the beginning and how you felt when the change took place. Then, write about it…. Getting put in detention saw it as a punishment but then realized it was to help me get on the right track. / Coming to SEF because I am learning from my mistakes. / Switching schools from Mesquite to Perry. I was mad but then time I had better friends and more legal things around me. / Coming to SEF so many times I may be good because I know I did wrong and it could be worse. / When I first got on probation. I saw it as something negative but through time I guess it is positive cause it is. Changing me for the better. / Getting locked up because it turned out helping me not getting into deeper stuff. / When I was with my homies and they got in a fight with this gut and I thought I should of never been there. / I was with a friend in Ahwatukee and we were at a party. We had got shot at and I got lost in the desert. I realized partying ain’t for me anymore and that being home with my family is much better then putting your life at risk. / My dad hurt my mom physically and mentally. So now I treat women differently. / My little brother being born. I ended up loving him and taking care of him. / Me going to Canyon State Academy and me getting released to my grandmother. Me getting taken away from my mom. / Coming into SEF then realizing wasn’t so bad.

Through the Hoops: Teamwork. Helping people in the gym. Helping that person getting bullied say something.

It gets you somewhere/ teamwork/helping. / Teamwork. Everyone goes through struggles different. Sports team projects and you both need teams. A bully wouldn’t bully you if had two people. Everyone needs someone and they might have someone. / Teamwork. Team building. Being next to somebody that you can work with.

Teamwork. / Teamwork. Different struggles and empathy. Get help. Put yourself in his shoes. Different solutions. Everybody deals with it differently.

Drawing one’s Fears, Hopes, and Dreams and Sharing: Don’t keep walking down the wrong path. Have good grades you can make your dreams true. It would help by just having a commonality. Don’t do bad you won’t have to worry about no death and only about your goal. / We have to go through our fears to know our dreams. Not to give up and do our best. Tell the bully. Try to reach my goal no matter what. / Similar fears and failures. Look up to our dreams and remember were we come from. Focusing on your goal. Achieving our goals. / We all have stuff in common and a lot of stuff we fear. To succeed are goals in school. By getting along with each other. We all made mistakes in life.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: How to recognize from negative to positive. The way you could apply this in school is by learning the basics in school and using that knowledge. Doing community service without being mandatory. / Time can help us see our mistakes. Wait to judge any situation. To make our situation positive. / Not all negative situation come out negative. Acceptance of others. You learn from the negative to do positive. / Not all bad situations are bad experiences. Try to understand different situations. Take time to think about all situations and not act so quick.

Release the Fear, Inc. TM

PO Box 3815 Phoenix, AZ 85030 www.releasethefear.org

Funded By: RICO Location: SEF Detention 100% Male

0% Female

Date: March 13 - 15, 2017 Ages 15-17

Do you think others (Kids my age, older & younger, Adults) have the same Fear as I do?

Pre %YES 56 %NO 38 %Other 6 Post %YES 64 %NO 21 %Other 14 Rate this statement: You feel comfortable speaking in front of others.

Pre % Not at all 13 % Sometimes 56 % All the Time 31 % No answer 0 Post % Not at all 7 % Sometimes 64 % All the Time 21 % No answer 7 Rate this statement: I believe I can make my hopes and/or dreams come true.

Pre % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 69 % All the Time 31 Post % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 38 % All the Time 62 Rate this statement: I respect my own decisions even when dealing with peer pressure.

Pre % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 63 % All the Time 37 % No answer: 0 Post % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 31 % All the Time 69 % No Answer 0 Complete this statement: I am trustworthy and see myself as a Follower. Equal, Leader Pre % Follower 0 % Equal 31 % Leader 69 Post % Follower 0 % Equal 23 % Leader 77 Have you ever been bullied? % Yes 31 % No 69 % No Answer 0 Have you ever seen someone being bullied? % Yes 100 % No 0 % No Answer 0 Did you do anything? % Yes 63 % No 25

% No Answer 12

Did you learn something in the workshop that will help you deal with bullying?

Post % Yes 100 % No 0 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: I understand that it can help in bullying by understanding one’s situation. / Help others so they don’t get bullied. / Always know that we will have stuff in common with the bullied. / Stand up and help them. / Don’t be afraid. / People go through the same as me. / You don’t know where they are coming from. / I learned I am not the only one. / See why people bully. / Kids get along. I would try to find the bully to friend with the victim.

After attending the character education workshop and learning about compassion, if you saw someone being bullied, would you do something?

Post % Yes 100 % No 0 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: I would help out the person being bullied. / Help him out because everybody has problems. / You should always look up for people who can’t protect themselves. / It is not right. / Don’t be a bully. / Stand up it is not bad. / Step in. / I would stand up to the bully. / Step up. / Keep them soft. / I would help the victim.

Did you learn any skills, such as respect or responsibility, to help you make your own decisions not based on Peer Pressure?

Post % Yes 100 % No 0 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: I learned that you shouldn’t just disrespect anybody because you honestly do not know their situation. / Choose better decisions. / To always be a leader not a follower. / I can make my own decisions. /

Don’t be peer pressured. / I respect everyone here a little more. / Make your own choice. / Not to succumb to peer pressure. / To treat everybody the same. / Be respectful. / Responsibility. / Think of consequences.

Which Character Count Trait would you most like the workshop to help you improve on? %Fairness 0 %Responsibility 20 %Citizenship 0 %Trustworthiness 20 %Caring 20 %Respect 20 What do you think about color?

What % gave more thought and shared them about color.

Pre % 50 Post % 86 Thoughts Shared: Pre: A color of something. / It is something that can make things come to life. / Colors have a variety different or similar. / I think that color is basically life that is all around us. / I believe color represents feelings and emotions. / Color of my clothes. / I like to match my clothes to my shoes. / I believe color is a unique description identity of life. / It has all types of meanings. Death and prosperity.

Post: Drawing your hopes and dreams in your least favorite color is exactly how it will be trying to reach your dreams. / A color can always mean feeling in someone. / It is the life around us. / Unique identities. / It is important. / Colors represent good and bad. / Color has many meanings. / I like every color. / It gives feeling. / There is a lot more.

My most important hope or dream is. . .

What % gave more thought to their Dreams becoming reality.

Pre % 88 Post % 100 Thoughts Shared: Pre: To become a tattoo artist. / To get enough money. / Succeed in life. / To get on the right track and make my life better. / To be successful and have an easy going life. / My dream is to become a professional boxer. / To just make it to the top. Not be in SEF. / Go into the Navy and not go to prison. / To go to college and pay my folks bills. / Become a probation officer. / To stay with my family when I get released. / Fashion Designer. / To be a vet one day. / I want to get into college.

Post: Succeeding without school. / Being successful in life. / To get out of my drug issue and to never relapse on it again. / To get out of SEF. / Be someone. / If too not fail. / Welding. / Be a better person for friends and family. / To be the best person I can be. / Dream of doing good. / Dentist. / Being successful. / Becoming successful. Get done with my probation and problem.

One thing I learned in workshop that will help me reach my dream is: Post % 100 discovered something new in the workshop.

Thoughts Shared: You have to never give up. / Never give up. / Always stay focused on your dreams and to listen. / Work together to make things happen. / Believe. / That I am a leader and I am understanding so it is not going be easy. / Keep your head high and go forward. / Never give up. / I will do my best to reach my goal. / To just do me. / Stay out of trouble. / Be kind and open. / Think positive and stay motivated. / Stay focused.

What did you learn in workshop about yourself, that you did not know before?

Post % 71 discovered something new in the workshop to improve: Thoughts Shared: You need a little bit of school. / That I can always be a leader. / I can make my dreams come true. / That people accept me. / Welding. / A lot of people have same fears. / I am smarter than I think. / I am not the only one been through tough stuff. / I am not alone. / I am not the only one.

What did you learn New in the workshop about a classmate or friend?

Post % 93 discovered something new about classmates or friends in the worksho

Thanks to RICO, 15 young lives from Adobe Juvenile Facility experienced their Possibilities.

This workshop took place on March 15-17th 2017 - #2 of 20 Opening up possibilities for the young minds of Arizona’s youth for a brighter tomorrow.©

“Bridging Possibility” workshops.

Through stories, activities and artwork, Release the Fear’s Workshops will help students to:  Draw One’s Fears and Awaken Hopes and Dreams  Stimulate Creative Listening and Communication  Bridge Understanding  Discuss How Color Affects Us and Our Environment Senses  Heighten Visual Awareness of Our Environment  Turn Pain into Possibilities into Purpose.

The students are divided into groups or teams that they remain with throughout the workshop. In their small group, the students may be asked to complete an activity, to share responses, or to reflect on an exercise. Often times these groups can have students with different beliefs, various backgrounds, and even opposing gang affiliations.

The workshop will end with a group created painting to be displayed for the public.

Participant Responses Participants are asked to reflect on several of the activities and then share with the group.

These responses are written in their words without edit.

The following responses are from the students who range in ages from 15-17.

How do you think this activity could help you in your daily life (In School, Out of School, or In Your Career)?

Who am I? : Being honest. The teachers and students will know you can be trusted. The bully will know you’re very honest and will leave you alone or just be honest with him. Being honest in life who help you with a lot like work and family wise. / Honesty. Also courage and respect. You need them to be successful. Rise up against it.

Need to be successful. / Observation. Learn reason with people. Learn to reason with people. Find common ground. / I’m not a person who has the same fears like others. Being more open than others in presentation. By confronting them. Helping people by talking about their fears.

Creative story telling: Different matters that make you a better person. To get along with peers and teachers. You can escape from the bully. Get more respect from other people by respecting them. / Coping skills. Lying. Lie to the liar. Get away from the stuff. / Teamwork and responsibility. You need it to succeed. Teamwork and stop bullying.

Citizenship. / Be fair use fairness. Treat everyone equal. Be fair with the aggressor. Treat people the way you would like to be treated.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: Cooperation, teamwork, dedication, no hesitation. If you hesitate to answer a question you’ll fail. Just go with your instinct. If you are dedicated and put your mind to it you can accomplish anything. / Teamwork. Motivation. When using teamwork in school you better yourself. Using teamwork and motivation to get rid of bullies. Using motivation to be successful. / Delayed gratification. Be thankful for passing grades. Use a stress ball. Be thankful for what you have. / Have a positive view. Learn about your mistakes. Help to your peers and making them think positive would help. Forget about bad memories to live a better life.

Through the Hoops: Teamwork. Help each other. You can stop the bully with a team. You can help your team to succeed. / Solidarity. Unite with fellow students to bring about change. Same thing. Always find friends. / Negative to positive. Make work easier. Make the situation stop. Get through the obstacles easier. / Responsibility. You must do things that you’re needed to do to be successful in school. By dealing with your responsibilities you won’t be hurt by a bully. To do your responsibility you will be successful.

Drawing One’s Fears, Hopes, and Dreams and Sharing: Drawing your goals. Pass art class. Don’t put attention to the bully and against you. Ignore your peers and complete your dreams. / Self-expression. Be assertive in communication. Don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself. Respect others and value yourself. / How to express yourself differently. In and close. By drawing to relieve stress. / Be creative and don’t be shy. Don’t be shy to open up and enjoy education. Don’t be afraid and shy to help others out. By expressing yourself you get emotions out.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: Listen to your inner voice. Tests exams. Make the right choices. / Self-control and critical thinking. Keep behavior in check, following the rules. Making the right choices. / How to listen to inner self. By not getting distracted. By staying with your gut instinct. / Having good intuition. “listening to your inner voice” If you think you have the right answer then go with your gut feeling. If you think you’re doing the right thing.

Describe a time when you had an experience that you perceived (thought, saw) as negative, but through time or something you did, you perceived (thought, saw) as a positive: Porque estoy traficando droda y por no valorar lo que tube y ya aprendi a valorar. / Estar encerrado aqui me hico penzar major las cosas y ser un hombre de bien llano uduar a comeder delitos / Estar enserrado porque me is over que mi familia se preocupa por mi al iqual que mis amigos. / I’ve seen someone get bullied in the past and I was going to help him but he stood up for himself instead of letting the bully control him. / First I felt bad then, good. / When I came here but it has a lot of benefits. / Coming to ADJC was bad I thought but now thinking of it, it has given me tools to be successful. / Get locked up because I learned all the things that I had and that I didn’t appreciate. / I like money. / When I was out and then I got locked up. To listen to your gut instinct. / When I choose to go to school when someone was testing me to ditch. / At the beginning I was sad and at the end I was happy. / When I first got locked up in SEF I thought it was going to suck and I would be in there forever. But within time I realized it was for the best and I within time I realized it was for the best and I learned a lot to help me on the outs. / One time I robbed my ex-girlfriends parents but then I took her to Olive Garden and got some chicken alfredo so it was pretty positive. / One time I felt that I would drop out from school and it happened. Sometimes you feel things that really happen and it’s weird. / When I did follow my intuition I chose to stay inside one night and not go out and hit licks with my homies. Trust your gut feelings when it’s telling you something is a bad choice because it most likely is. / When on a test I didn’t think was right but I went with my gut and ended up getting a 100%. Never doubt yourself. / Remembering to write this paper it was like randomly at the back of my mind until I had some spare time. Then it was like a lightbulb over my head so it turns out that I wrote this right away. Usually better to go with my gut feeling.

Seeing Beyond: Skills or Tools Learned: Imagination. Science to discover new things. Create new life ways. / To use my six senses. Science because I can use my six senses. Identify different objects around you. / How to use imagination. You could guess on your work. You could think ahead in situations. / Use imagination and be patient.

Be creative and wait your turn. You can imagine the situation and where it would lead you. Stay calm and relax so you don’t get stressed out. Good things will come.

Release the Fear, Inc. TM

PO Box 3815 Phoenix, AZ 85030 www.releasethefear.org

Funded By: RICO Location: Adobe Mountain Juvenile Facility %Male 100

%Female 0

Date: March 15-17, 2017

Ages 15-17

Do you think others (Kids my age, older & younger, Adults) have the same Fear as I do?

Pre %YES 53 %NO 47 %Other 0 Post %YES 64 %NO 36 %Other 0 Rate this statement: You feel comfortable speaking in front of others.

Pre % Not at all 7 % Sometimes 80 % All the Time 13 Post % Not at all 21 % Sometimes 50 % All the Time 29 Rate this statement: I believe I can make my hopes and/or dreams come true.

Pre % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 53 % All the Time 47 Post % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 43 % All the Time 57 Rate this statement: I respect my own decisions even when dealing with peer pressure.

Pre % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 33 % All the Time 60 Post % Not at all 7 % Sometimes 43 % All the Time 50 Complete this statement: I am trustworthy and see myself as a __. Follower, Equal, Leader Pre % Follower 13 % Equal 40 % Leader 47 Post % Follower 7 % Equal 43 % Leader 50 Have you ever been bullied? % Yes 20 % No 80 % No Answer 0 Have you ever seen someone being bullied? % Yes 80 % No 20 % No Answer 0 Did you do anything? % Yes 47 % No 47

% No Answer 6

Did you learn something in the workshop that will help you deal with bullying?

Post % Yes 79 % No 21 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: A ser ayo cuando yo esta pusando / Character. / Understanding. / Learning how to prevent it. / Always stand up to the bully. / Don’t be scared to stand up for yourself. / To not bully but talk. / To do something when bullying is happening.

After attending the character education workshop and learning about compassion, if you saw someone being bullied, would you do something?

Post % Yes 86 % No 14 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: Tratando de hablo con ellos / Try to talk to them. / Help them. / Help them out. / Confront them and make them stop. / Approach the bully. / I would call the bully out and protect the victim.

Did you learn any skills, such as respect or responsibility, to help you make your own decisions not based on Peer Pressure?

Post % Yes 79 % No 21 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: A prendi respect / I can take responsibility of my actions. / Respect. / I learned how to use respect. / Take responsibility for your actions. / Have confidence. / I learned respect

Which Character Count Trait would you most like the workshop to help you improve on? %Fairness 13 %Responsibility 67 %Citizenship 33 %Trustworthiness 20 %Caring 6 %Respect 33 What do you think about color?

What % gave more thought and shared them about color.

Pre 80% Post 93% Thoughts Shared: Pre: Tells a lot about a person. (What colors they like). / Colors are what you see around you. / Gangs. / Some colors are pretty to look at. / Is colorful. / Weird. / Is colorful. / It makes things look beautiful. / I like all colors. / Is colorful. / express. / I never really paid much thought to color.

Post: Es colorido / Verde, blanco, and rojo / Green white red. / Although colors are different we are all equal as one. / Express. / It can represent something positive. / Expressing yourself. / All colors are cool. / It’s colorful. / That it’s pretty. / It has a meaning. / That it has meaning.

My most important hope or dream is. . .

What % gave more thought to their Dreams becoming reality.

Pre 100% Post 100% Thoughts Shared: Pre: I hope I don’t end up like my dad. / Hope. / Be a welder when I’m older. / To be successful. / Hope. / Go back home. / Hope. / To make millions of dollars. / Hope. / Get my life together. / My dream is to succeed in my life. / My most important dream is to become an archeologist. / Have enough things to support my family. / Military and have a family. / Be a good dad.

Post: Espansa / Esperanza / Estar con mi familia / To care for my family. / To care for my family. / To be successful. / To do good in life. / Hope. / Make money for me and my family. / Good father and become rich. / Have a successful life. / Get rich with my family. / Family. / Become an archeologist.

One thing I learned in workshop that will help me reach my dream is: Post 93% discovered something new in the workshop.

Thoughts Shared: Estar acuero de problemas y bullying / Ser la escuela / Que amigos y familia se preoccupa por mi / Become responsible and make the right choices. / Yes. / Teamwork helps you reach your goals quicker. / Never doubt myself. Never give up. / Do not ever give up. / Character and teamwork. / Stay away trouble and bully. / To not fall into negativity to follow dreams. / Go with the flow.

What did you learn New in the workshop about yourself, that you did not know before?

Post 93% discovered something new in the workshop about yourself: Thoughts Shared: De que quiero a mi familia / Aprendi a valorar las cosas que tenso / Ser una persona respectosa / People have stuff in common. / That I like to work and I’m respectful. / I’m a respectful person. / I’m a leader and I’m very kind and respectful. / I am a creative person. / I feel much more relieved when representing myself. / Yes. / I am a mature, responsible, and can speak in front of others. Not afraid to ask questions.

What did you learn New in the workshop about a classmate or friend?

Post 93% discovered something new about classmates or friends in the workshop Thoughts Shared: De sus suenos y meteos / De oyeras metas de ellos / Son muy respectados / They have positive comments on the things we discussed. / Yes. / That they hate being locked up just as much as I do. / We would work good as a team. / That everyone can work together. / They are very respectful. / That we are not all the same.

Thanks to RICO, 20 young lives from Adobe Juvenile Facility experienced their Possibilities.

This workshop took place on March 15-17th 2017 - #3 of 20 Opening up possibilities for the young minds of Arizona’s youth for a brighter tomorrow.©

“Bridging Possibility” workshops.

Through stories, activities and artwork, Release the Fear’s Workshops will help students to:  Draw One’s Fears and Awaken Hopes and Dreams  Stimulate Creative Listening and Communication  Bridge Understanding  Discuss How Color Affects Us and Our Environment Senses  Heighten Visual Awareness of Our Environment  Turn Pain into Possibilities into Purpose.

The students are divided into groups or teams that they remain with throughout the workshop. In their small group, the students may be asked to complete an activity, to share responses, or to reflect on an exercise. Often times these groups can have students with different beliefs, various backgrounds, and even opposing gang affiliations.

The workshop will end with a group created painting to be displayed for the public.

Participant Responses Participants are asked to reflect on several of the activities and then share with the group.

These responses are written in their words without edit.

The following responses are from the students who range in ages from 14-17.

How do you think this activity could help you in your daily life (In School, Out of School, or In Your Career)?

Who am I? : To be respectful. Respect classmates. I will tell. Give respect and get respect. / Respect, loyalty, honesty. Do something then do it (teachers). By telling the bully to stop. To friends and family. / Respect, honesty, integrity. Respect helps with teachers. Integrity would help you do something about it. Honesty can help you get a job. / Honesty. Be honest to my teacher. Confront the bully. Won’t lie in life. / Being smart, chill, funny, active, caring, fairness. Fairness being smart, active caring. It’s not fair it’s not being caring. Life’s not fair. Need to be active and smart.

Creative story telling: Improvisation. You need improvisation to create goals. Improvise ways to beat them up.

Improvise good solutions to problems. / Letting people in. Talking to people in school. Fight the bully and the bully won’t bully. Talking to people might get you help in life. / The Pillars. Teaches you how to be a better person.

Teaches you that everybody should be treated with respect. These rules will help you succeed in life. / Effort.

Seeing is easier. Better grades. Ignoring bullying. Gets you somewhere. / Different perspectives. Be respectful to others. I will tell. Be respectful.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: Bravery and courage. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Stand up for yourself in life. Being able to have self-strength to get through life. / Respect. To respect others. Respect yourself. Stand up for yourself. Gets you somewhere in life. / Self-confidence. You need self-confidence to finish and complete your work. If you have self-confidence you won’t get pressured into whatever. You need self-confidence to accomplish all your goals in life. / Looking up to people. You will do your best. You will stick to what you believe. Work towards your goals. / Self-confidence. Help with determination. Be confident in choices. Helps you get through obstacles.

Mirror Work: Look at Yourself in the eyes (ONLY) and tell yourself that you love or like yourself just the way you are: Write in a couple of words, how does it make you feel? Okay. / I love being fat it makes me warm at night. / Good, chill, calm. / Good. / It makes me feel like nothing. / It makes me feel even better about myself. / Good. / Makes me feel happy. / It makes me like I can do whatever I put my mind to. / Sad, lonely like a liar. / It makes me feel good because I do love myself. / Complete because I love myself. / It makes me feel great. / Happy, kind.

Hero: Who is Your Hero and Why do you think are they important? What characteristics or qualities, would you or do you, look forRespect, motivation, billionaire. / To be a role model. Good. / My mom is my hero because she never left my side. Because they have helped me in life. Respect, honesty, and more. / My brother because they have my attention so there’s something appealing about them. Strong, artistic, social. / He is a NFL player. He helps out in the community he’s also my favorite NFL player. Good, sportsmanship, respect, and honesty. / / My dad is my hero because he raised me and he had a lot of responsibility. He’s important to me because he’s all I got left. Respect, responsibility, and caring. / Mom because she means the world to me. Responsibility, caring, supportive. / Mom. They help and support me no matter what happens. Strong, perseverance, caring, fair, responsible, hard working. / My cousin means a lot to me. / Virtan Garcia because he is doing good songs. / My mom because she’s helped me through everything. / Inspired me to be nice. / My family are important because they care for me. Caring respectful. / My mom. They gave birth to me and I only get one life with them so cherish all the moments I have with them. My mom she is beautiful. I love her more than anything. She’s caring for me. She puts a roof over my head. Trustworthy, respect, friendly, citizenship, kindness.

Through the Hoops: Teamwork. A whole team can achieve together. A group can stand up to a bully. You will have group support. / Teamwork, effort. You need teamwork in school when you work in groups and you need to put effort in your school work. Teamwork and effort to stop it. Using your teamwork and effort skills will get you very far in life. / Teamwork and effort. Working together, working in groups. Help them out. Help others. / Teamwork.

Working in groups. Let the kid get bullied. Someone to have your back. / Teamwork. Working with partners. Team up and confront the bully. Have help to solve problems.

Drawing One’s Fears, Hopes, and Dreams and Sharing: Not alone in fears. Have something in common. Stand up to your fear in a group. Someone will have experience. / Respect, honesty. Help you respect others and teachers and be honest. It would allow you to speak out about what’s happening. It makes friendships and relationships better. Have respect and honesty./ Respect for each other. Showing respect to each other then you get respect. Helping others being bullied. Respect people to get respect. / Imagination. Creativeness. Thinking of ways to stop it. Being creative. / Maintain confidentiality. You can be yourself around others. You wouldn’t care what anybody says. Victims will trust you. People would be trusting of you.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: Empathy. Help out teachers and students. Help other people. / Bravery and courage. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Having self-strength to get through life. / Respect, responsibility.

Listening, getting work done. Being responsible in life and respecting others and getting what you need to get done. / Being trustworthy and caring. You have to care about school and trust your teachers. These are skills you can use when you have friends. / Caring. Be there for people. You will be there for people.

Describe a time when you had an experience that you perceived (thought, saw) as negative, but through time or something you did, you perceived (thought, saw) as a positive: I gave a homeless guy fifty dollars. / I helped my mom make dinner. / Helped a blind person cross the road. / I helped my mom to clean my house. / When my friend’s dad died, I was there for him and helped him get through it with my advice and wisdom from my dad’s death. / I was caring enough to help a lady that needed help hearing a little. / When I kept a secret of a friend. / Helped someone unload groceries. / I helped out one of my friends. / I gave a homeless person food and money and later on I felt happy. / I helped my cousin learn to walk, it felt good. / When I watched my sisters for my mom. I felt good. / I had a friend who had cancer and I would help him with things, also I’d help him get to places and we’ll always do fun activities with other friends too. / When I kept someone’s secret. Good. / I gave the homie Tazz a place to stay. / A time when I was caring was when I had helped my neighbor out because of a major surgery he had. And I went over there every day to help him. And this made me feel happy and respectful. / When I helped my mom cook made me feel good. / When I was at school and there was a special kid and he wouldn’t read and I helped him. It felt good. / I helped out my brother by taking care of my nephew. I felt good afterwards because he tried paying me money and I wouldn’t take it. I did it from kindness of my heart.

Seeing Beyond: Skills or Tools Learned: Teamwork. Teamwork. Help others with work. Help someone solve problems. / Imagination. Being creative; like in art 1 and science. Come up with something new. / Imagination, visualization. Art science. Using your imagination to come up with new things. / Imagination. Art to be creative.

Funded By: RICO Location: Adobe Mountain Juvenile Facility %Male 100

%Female 0

Date: March 15-17, 2017

Ages 14-17

Do you think others (Kids my age, older & younger, Adults) have the same Fear as I do?

Pre %YES 45 %NO 55 %Other 0 Post %YES 63 %NO 37 %Other 0 Rate this statement: You feel comfortable speaking in front of others.

Pre % Not at all 15 % Sometimes 50 % All the Time 35 Post % Not at all 21 % Sometimes 53 % All the Time 26 Rate this statement: I believe I can make my hopes and/or dreams come true.

Pre % Not at all 15 % Sometimes 30 % All the Time 55 Post % Not at all 21 % Sometimes 21 % All the Time 53 Rate this statement: I respect my own decisions even when dealing with peer pressure.

Pre % Not at all 5 % Sometimes 35 % All the Time 60 Post % Not at all 16 % Sometimes 37 % All the Time 47 Complete this statement: I am trustworthy and see myself as a __. Follower, Equal, Leader Pre % Follower 0 % Equal 35 % Leader 65 Post % Follower 5 % Equal 32 % Leader 63 Have you ever been bullied? % Yes 30 % No 70 % No Answer 0 Have you ever seen someone being bullied? % Yes 80 % No 20 % No Answer 0 Did you do anything? % Yes 55 % No 25

% No Answer 20

Did you learn something in the workshop that will help you deal with bullying?

Post % Yes 68 % No 32 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: To stand up to a bully. / Teamwork. / Did this. / Just don’t bully. / Stand up to them. / Learned ways to help. / Be yourself. / Confront the bully. / Stand up. / Walk away from danger.

After attending the character education workshop and learning about compassion, if you saw someone being bullied, would you do something?

Post % Yes 79 % No 21 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: It’s the right thing. / Confront them. / Tell someone. / I would step in. / Tell the bully they are in the wrong. / Beat them up. / I like helping. / Already knew. / Beat the bully up. / I like helping. / Help the person being bullied. / I wouldn’t like seeing someone getting bullied. / Yes help them out.

Did you learn any skills, such as respect or responsibility, to help you make your own decisions not based on Peer Pressure?

Post % Yes 63 % No 37 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: Just be confident under it. / No because peers pick on others. / Yes because I paid attention. / Respect is everything. / I did pay attention. / Did this. / Do what I want. / Be honest. / Responsibility. / Caring it makes others feel good.

Which Character Count Trait would you most like the workshop to help you improve on? %Fairness 10 %Responsibility 30 %Citizenship 10 %Trustworthiness 35 %Caring 15 %Respect 40 What do you think about color?

What % gave more thought and shared them about color.

Pre 89% Post: 80 Thoughts shared: Pre: Rainbow. / It is really cool. / Colors are good. / It’s whatever to me. / It’s colorful. / It’s pretty. / Colorful rainbow. / Red. / Blue. / It’s cool. / Blue. / It’s colorful. / Colorful, no. / Color to me is a certain thing that deserves an object. / Blue is good purple makes you calm red means anger. / Color is beautiful it makes the world what it is.

Post: Color is great. / Color is life. / I like blue and purple. / I think the same about it. / It’s cool. / Respect. / It’s cool. / Shows meaning. / Respect and respect others. / Kind of. / Black. / Rainbow. / It’s colorful. / Still the same thing. / Blue is my favorite. / It’s colorful, no.

My most important hope or dream is. . .

What % gave more thought to their Dreams becoming reality.

Pre 90% Post 89% Thoughts Shared: Pre: To be successful. / To be back with my family and to repair relationships. / To be a tattoo artist. / To make it somewhere in life. / Be successful and be off probation. / To be successful. / To get out of the system. / I have a lot of hopes and dreams. / Everyone treats everyone equally. / Rapper. / Get money and girls. / Play professional sports. / Get out of here. / To make it in life. / Get out. / Be a mechanic. / Is to become a doctor or be a NFL player. / Get out of the system.

Post: Music. / Be free. / Become a pharmacist. / To be a tattoo artist. / Is playing in the NFL. / Play football. / Boxing or kick boxing. / Being respectful. / Be a diesel mechanic. / Basketball. / Being a mechanic. / Finish my school. / Become someone in life. / My family. / Being successful./ Hope. / To be successful and make my mom proud. / Peace.

One thing I learned in workshop that will help me reach my dream is: Post 79% discovered something new in the workshop.

Thoughts Shared: Never give up. / Motivation and determination. / That I’m not alone. / To work towards my goals. / Never give up. / Having credit. / Keep moving forward towards unknown bumps trying to stop you. / Finish high school. / Teamwork, respect. / Stay confident. / Go to school. / Make my own decisions. / Respect. / Be successful. / Honesty.

What did you learn New in the workshop about yourself, that you did not know before?

Post 68% discovered something new in the workshop about yourself: Thoughts Shared: Nothing I’m honest. / I can do stuff for myself. / Honesty. / Make my own decisions. / Stay confident. / I’m nice. / Respect. / Respect and be cool. / I’m not fat. / My courage. / Respecting. / That I have potential. / I have confidence. / I am myself. / Everyone has the same fears I’m not alone. / That I’m bright.

What did you learn New in the workshop about a classmate or friend?

Post 89% discovered something new about classmates or friends in the workshop Thoughts Shared: They are similar to me. / We all have the same fears. / Someone has a twin. / A lot in general. / That a lot have the same fears. / Teamwork makes the dream work. / They’re honest. / Yes a lot about my team. / They’re unique. / A lot in general. / He has a twin. / That we have things in common. / We got along. / Similarities.

Thanks to RICO, 22 young lives from Florence Crittenton experienced their Possibilities.

This workshop took place on March 21-23th, 2017 - # 4 of 20 Opening up possibilities for the young minds of Arizona’s youth for a brighter tomorrow.© “Bridging Possibility” workshops.

Through stories, activities and artwork, Release the Fear’s Workshops will help students to:

     

Draw One’s Fears and Awaken Hopes and Dreams Stimulate Creative Listening and Communication+ Bridge Understanding Discuss How Color Affects Us and Our Environment Senses Heighten Visual Awareness of Our Environment Turn Pain into Possibilities into Purpose.

The students are divided into groups or teams that they remain with throughout the workshop. In their small group, the students may be asked to complete an activity, to share responses, or to reflect on an exercise. Often times these groups can have students with different beliefs, various backgrounds, and even opposing gang affiliations.

The workshop will end with a group created painting to be displayed for the public.

Participant Responses Participants are asked to reflect on several of the activities and then share with the group.

These responses are written in their words without edit.

The following responses are from the students who range in ages from 12-17 The students are asked to reflect on the following question: How do you think this activity could help you in your daily life (In School, Out of School, or In Your Career)?

Who am I? : Communicate, honesty, and understanding. We can speak up. Not be a bystander. We could be honest and speak up in a situation. / Don’t judge a book by its cover. No matter where we go there’s judgment.

Try and show the bully love. Just empathize and see how it feels. / Not everyone is who they seem. People act the way they act because of history. Don’t judge a book by its cover. Watch who you trust. / You’re not alone, people are honest when in groups. Understanding others have issues too. Knowing there are similarities between you and the bully. Not having so much negative judgment.

Creative Storytelling: Teamwork, respect, communication. Show teamwork and show respect. Being the bigger person. If you can’t work with people then you can’t work with yourself. / Conquer fears, ideas, communication.

Being respectful, courageous, trying new things, not judging. Stick up for yourself. Being assertive, not letting people be disrespectful, facing your fear. / Improvising, team building. Helping each other in needs, sharing ideas.

Support systems. Build a team and helping each other to get to our goals. / Communciation, public speaking, and teamwork. Expand our conversational horizons. Feeling comfortable enough to stand up for others. Being able to communicate in a healthy way.

Through the Hoops: Teamwork, trust. Music and PE, trust peers, teachers, and friend. We are more powerful united as one. Depend on others to accomplish a goal. / Teamwork and trust. Make friends, challenges in school.

By giving you the ability to overcome it. There are challenges in life that you need to overcome. / Teamwork, teambuilding, and trust. Help eachother in projects and trust each other to complete their parts. Unite to stand up to bullies. Work together to reach our goals. / Life can be rough but there is someone there still. Trust, teamwork.

Teamwork makes the dream work. In life we go through obstacles but we have a group to support us.

Mirror Work: Weird since I don’t ever do this / Awkward, ashamed / Sad and embarrassed/shame. Makes me feel like I shouldn’t be here / Okay first of all I say things to myself everyday like dang a female cute & I just love myself / I don’t need to look at myself. I would rather look at family & animals & nature / Doing so makes me feel slightly stupid because I’ve spent many years hating who I am. I don’t like feeling like I am lying to myself. I’ve

recently gotten to the point where I look in the mirror and see a person who is finally understand and overall I see hope / Happy. / Confident, powerful, strong. / I don’t believe it. / Hard to do and didn’t believe it. / I didn’t do it because I haven’t gotten to the point where I could love myself. / How I happen to make myself happy regardless of where I’m at. / Good, encouraged. / Awesome. / Destruction, joyful, happy, curious, I think it’s good. / It makes me feel weird. / Good. / Good, special about myself. / Safe, happy. / Good about myself. / Happy, good about myself. / Uncomfortable. / It makes me feel good about myself. / Pretty in awe, great. / Confident and proud about myself. / It made me feel good about myself. / I do look in the mirror “sometimes”. I don’t feel good about myself. When I look in the mirror I picture someone else standing there. But when I do it, it makes me smile for little then it fades. I will feel crappy because I know I am not beautiful outside but in I know I am.

Hero: Brother because he raised me and showed me the world’s true color. Also, he basically helped me become me. Respect, happy, listens well, always there w/me when needed. / I’m not sure who is my hero. They must be important because they are a value of me and help me change my way of thinking. Courage, generosity, hospitality, trustworthiness, respect, determination. /Tata and Nana. Strength, emotional and hope / Grandma, dad, Jaden, Skyla, Layla, Cassady, Kamryn, Ms. Dennis, Elizabeth, Joey, Ms Maran, Mrs. Lisa, God. / My mother and my friend Jordyn. Respect, honesty. / Me. Because they know the truth, they are the only one I can count on, and they won’t give up or anything. / My mom and dad are my heros because that they have stuck by my side and loved me unconditionally through everything. My mom found out she had a tumor in her lung when I was 12 and had to have half her lung removed. To this day she works 2 jobs to support my family. My dad has dealt with bipolar and schizophrenia his whole life and despite the complication of such he has always handled himself very well. I look for a strong leader and someone who has preserved against a tough situation. I look to these people with hope because if they are able to keep going after a difficult situation then I should be able to do that to. / Nico, Sean, Elizabeth. Because they make me feel happy as a friend. Trustworthy, nice. / Ms. Tiffany. She opened my eyes to open doors. Self-confident. I miss her and I know she misses me. Kind, inspiring, sympathetic, lit. / My hero is Zoe. She’s my friend. Because they inspire me. Nice, inspirational. / I don’t have a hero. Something different, courage. / Grandma. Because she is who showed mw what life is all about. Commitment/love. / Family. They support me even if I made a bad choice. Support, love, respect. / My family. They do better so that I can do better. / Mom. Because she made me and loves me, is always there for me. / My dad. Since we moved to Arizona, he’s been working so hard to keep us out the ghetto. / He is my hero. I think me being my own hero is important because I am the only one that can save myself from trouble. / My mom. Because she so strong. / I can say my grandmother. Cause she has a big heart and she one person I can look to as my hero and someone that I can trust. / My cousin. Because he is like my brother. / My dad because he’s been very helpful to me.

Trustworthiness, niceness. / The Big Homie Love. They save my life. / Mom tries to help me make the right decisions, supports me. 6 pillars defines a person. / My older brother because he’s hardworking and has a lot of self-discipline. I look for someone who is intelligent, wise, hardworking, and self-discipline. / My baby sister is my hero. Because she means the world to me. / My hero is my grandmother. She’s always there no matter what.

Confidence, citizenship, and respect. / My mom is important because she works hard and never gives up on me.

Just that my mom cares about me no matter what. / To me my hero is my best friend Margaux. She is my hero because in a sense she “saves” me from making decisions that I will later regret. So does Rosa, she keeps me in line. She is important to me because I can always count on her and Rosa. I look for honesty and support in a hero and someone who has the same personality as me (my best friend). / Family, band members, Batman. These heroes are important because is some type of way they helped me. A hero to me is someone who has been there and helped me. My family helped me because they taught me so much and their shoulders have been there for my tears. Family is family and they will be there by choice. Band members saved me by their music. Their music has deep meaning to it and last but not least, my third hero is Batman. Batman is awesome. Some characteristics or qualities I look in a hero is mainly kind and caring. / My heroes are my abuelitos. They’re very important to me because they raised me and showed me the right ways after my dad tried to show me the wrongs. They knew what we (me and my siblings) were going through and tried to take us out of that environment. When they couldn’t, they never stopped trying.

My abuelitos lived 45 minutes away from us and everyday my abuelita would give my tata money and then my abuelito would come to my school, pick me up, and take me to Costco to eat samples and ice cream. That was my favorite place to go. He would take me there everyday so I didn’t need to be alone at home all day til my mom and dad came home in the morning. They shoed me how it felt to be loved and cared for. When my mom randomly dropped us – me and my siblings – off a my grandparents house in 4th grade and never came back of even call til a year later, my nana and tata took us in with no questions asked. I could see the pain in their eyes every time they tried to hug me and I’d flinch, because I was scared they were gonna beat me. They never stopped trying though.

When I hit 6th grade, I started to abandon marijuana and started to drugs way worse and I went in very downward spiral. Even though I came home high/drunk out of my mind and almost gave them a legit heart attack, they never gave up on me. They still love me with everything they had. If it wasn’t for my nana and tata loving and caring for me, I honestly don’t know where I’d be or even be alive. I’m thankful for them. They treated me as if I were their kid.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: Confidence and being a role model, public speaking. Stay on task, foundation, and taking test. You have to trust yourself to be a leader. Self-esteem, healthy relationships. / Learning to accept yourself. Accept yourself no matter what anybody said. Doing what you believe in. Being your own self. / Build self-esteem. Feel yourself’s potential. Refuse because you believe you’re better than that.

Realize your full potential and helps you accomplish your goals. / To love yourself. You will never be alone. We know what we want. If you know the real you, it doesn’t matter.

Seeing Beyond: Using your instincts. You have to use your 3rd eye. Seeing things differently. / Imagination, hear, touch smell. Use your 3rd eye in school to graduate. Use it to get employed. / Using your 3 rd eye, imagination. Projects, art school. Seeing things differently. / Trust your 3rd eye, imagination. Art because you can express your inner voice. Trust your instincts in bad situations.

Drawing One’s Fears, Hopes, and Dreams and Sharing: Personality, self-understanding. Recognizing what you like and don’t like. It shows you how you’re going to react. It shows strength and weaknesses. / Face our fears, shoot for dream. Don’t let people scare. Courage. Shoot for your dreams. / Other people’s fears and that we’re not alone. There are not outsiders. Others also get bullied. There is always help. / We all have fears. Focus on present instead of future. Show people they’re not alone. We can look at the past, present, and future.

We all can remember a time when we did not listen to our Intuition or Inner Voice. We would like you to think of an example when you did follow your Intuition. What can you learn from this situation? I was having a rough time and these thoughts were racing through my mind and I made a choice to AWOL and that was the biggest mistake. No matter what you’re going through, there is someone always there for you. Also the negative thought, they’re just thoughts. It’s my choice and decision to make it. / I decided to program. I got rewarded for the good behavior. / When I decided not to go AWOL. Good things come to those who wait. / When I told someone about my bio-dad. Speaking the truth is ok. / I knew that I should have not stayed out past 11, so I went home. That you can get in trouble because my curfew. / When I was in a scared situation (getting chased by naked man). Not to AWOL. / I followed my intuition and escaped a bad relationship. I learned to value myself. / I left a bad guy that I was in a relationship with. I learned to better myself. / My friend Heaven and I were in the classroom when a new girl came and after a couple minutes talking to her I knew she was going to be trifling. I told Heaven not to talk to her, but she didn’t believe me and a week later she agreed with me. I learned that when you get a feeling that something isn’t right, you should always listen to it. / I went outside without my mom’s permission knowing that I was going to get in trouble but I still did what I wanted. That I should’ve listened to my inner voices and my intuition. / Coming here. Sometimes it’s good to think of yourself. / When I was offered to sell drugs again and get “down” with people who do horrible things. Then I said no I’m on probation famo! That I have strength to say no. / A time when I did follow my intuition was when my friend wanted me to run away with her but I didn’t because I was gonna go home soon. Think about what you’re gonna do before you do it. / A time I did follow my intuition was when I was on the run and turned myself in. Now I just have 1 month left in the system. Do what is best for myself.

A time when I did follow my intuition was when I was on the run and I decided to call my mom. That I need to follow my gut feelings. / When I decided to keep to myself and not get in useless relationships. Not to try to get close so quick…so don’t be a stupid ass. / I remember a time when I got invited to an after school party and something told me in my body that something was gonna happen and when I went to school all of those kids got in trouble for doing graffiti on the walls. To trust the vibes in your body and know who you hang out with. / When me and my cousin were in the house alone and we were cooking and my cousin told me that if I wasn’t careful, then I was going to start a fire and I just ignored her and when I turned my back for 3 minutes and the food went up in flames. Never underestimate my cousin. / When I didn’t program and I got in trouble. To program when I’m supposed to. / Leaving one of my exes. There are some people that aren’t good and won’t benefit you. / There was one day when I came home and I seen my mom and sis walking towards me and I was listening to myself that I knew she called cops and DCS. Never lie. / When I felt like something bad was going to happen and my anxiety kicked in. I found out that my parents were assuming the worst and felt they couldn’t trust my response to their accusations. I learned to trust my emotions and to approach situations in which I’m anxious with a calm demeanor and a sense of understanding before freaking out. / I ran away from home and decided to go back home because I didn’t want to put myself in a risky situation. What I learned is that I’m not weak and I can make rational decisions. / When I talked to my brother about stealing. Never try to tell your brother not to steal because she won’t listen. / I came out to my sister. Not everyone is accepting. / I can not, sorry. IDK I don’t remember. / I decided not to AWOL. I got off safety.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: Using your inner voice. Look at the whole picture. Trust your gut and don’t underestimate yourself. / Using your intuition. It can motivate you to graduate. Get you out of risky situations. / Follow your intuition. Complete your work. Getting out of dangerous situations. / Communication. Speak up and let people know how you feel. Speak up and ask for help.

Color: Discovering your personality color. People are different in their own way. Don’t judge people. / Words have multiple meanings. Defining vocabulary words as homework. People define things in their own ways. / They help express life. Help express you and your friends. Express ourselves.

Inspiring & empowering kids with the tools to make better life choices.. .

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Funded By: RICO Location: Florence Crittenton %Male 0%

%Female 100

Date: March 21-23th 2017 Ages 12-17

Do you think others (Kids my age, older & younger, Adults) have the same Fear as I do?

Pre %YES 48 %NO 42 %Other 5 %No Answer 5 Post %YES 84 %NO 11 %Other 5 %No Answer 0 Rate this statement: You feel comfortable speaking in front of others.

Pre % Not at all 9 % Sometimes 72 % All the Time 19 Post % Not at all 11 % Sometimes 78 % All the Time 11 Rate this statement: I believe I can make my hopes and/or dreams come true.

Pre % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 62 % All the Time 38 Post % Not at all 5 % Sometimes 69 % All the Time 26 Rate this statement: I respect my own decisions even when dealing with peer pressure.

Pre % Not at all 5 % Sometimes 53 % All the Time 42 Post %Not at all 0 % Sometimes 42 % All the Time 58 Complete this statement: I am trustworthy and see myself as a __. Follower, Equal, Leader Pre % Follower 0 % Equal 67 % Leader 33 Post % Follower 0 % Equal 63 % Leader 37 Have you ever been bullied? % Yes 81 % No 9 % No Answer 0 Have you ever seen someone being bullied? % Yes 95 % No 5 % No Answer 0 Did you do anything? % Yes 71 % No 29

% No Answer 0

Did you learn something in the workshop that will help you deal with bullying?

Post % Yes 84 % No 11 % No Answer 5 Thoughts Shared: Through the hoop experience / I can tell someone / we all have a lot in common / Finding my strength / Some people bully because they are insecure / Help others / Speak up / Don’t let them bother you / Standing up for myself not just others, After attending the character education workshop and learning about compassion, if you saw someone being bullied, would you do something?

Post % Yes 90 % No 5 % No Answer 5 Thoughts Shared: I would help / I would because I’ve been bullied / I have empathy for the victim / I’d feel bad / Stand up for the person being bullied / I would stick up for them / Tell an adult / I would tell the teacher / Because I mind my own business / Stand up and say no or do something / Because bullying isn’t cool.

Did you learn any skills, such as respect or responsibility, to help you make your own decisions not based on Peer Pressure?

Post % Yes 79 % No 16 % No Answer 5

Thoughts Shared: Believe myself / It shows what I know / I already know skills to deal with these things / I learned respect / Groups / I know this.

Which Character Count Trait would you most like the workshop to help you improve on? %Fairness 5 %Responsibility 9 %Citizenship 14 %Trustworthiness 9 %Caring 35 %Respect 14 %No Answer 14 What do you think about color?

What % gave more thought and shared them about color.

Pre 86% Post 84% Thoughts Shared: Pre: Emotions: Sadness, happiness / I love color it expresses & shows a lot it makes me think & want to draw / Color may be just a way for us to judge attraction / I like the color baby blue / Rainbow me / Sparkles and rainbows / Black and white / It brings expression to life / Colors are great / Pretty black & red / Rainbows / It expresses who you are / Not fair / Yes ? Really? / Happiness / I think about my future as a photographer. Color has always been important to me / You can apply it to anything, ethnicity, mood, etc. / There’s nothing wrong with color. No color is more beautiful than another.

Post: That it’s all about mood and how you feel / I think bright colors bring happiness / It depends on how you feel in life and shows your personality / They are everywhere division causing / I didn’t learn anything. I still think the same. You cannot change my thoughts / They have a deeper meaning / Color expresses who you are / Color isn’t just a color, it is a feeling expressed through music, art, and emotion / It expresses us / Black and white / It is awesome / Color is in all types of things / Color is expression in everything / I don’t know it’s the same / Color defines us / Pink! / There is multiple meanings for color / It changes all the time and mixes.

My most important hope or dream is. . .

What % gave more thought to their Dreams becoming reality.

Pre 90% Post 100% Thoughts Shared: Pre: To be a good mother when due / To be successful / To succeed / To live a happy life, get of Flo Crit / I don’t have one / Being who I am / Becoming a nurse / Go home / Be a leader for my siblings / Be successful / Having a good life / Be tattoo artist and have a real relationship / To help others / Go to college, go to Paris, finish high school / Stay out of my business / To get out of the ghetto / To become a good daughter and better mom. I want to make my brother and family proud / To become a doctor/lawyer / Complete school and be a pharmacist. Make my parents proud.

Post: To become a doctor / Getting a better relationship with family / Hope / To become successful / Go to Paris / Be a Marine, on the SWAT team, and be a wildlife and farm vet / Is to have enough will power to stay sober / Me changing and being more mature / Finish high school, go to college, be free / To go home / Go to college / Being a nurse / Succeeding in life / To go home / To be successful / To be someone better, leave the streets, and be a great mom / To get through my life and end with happiness.

One thing I learned in workshop that will help me reach my dream is: Post 84% discovered something new in the workshop.

Thoughts Shared: To follow my inner voice / Focus on the present / Do your own thing / Never give up because I’m not alone / Keep going after your dream / I didn’t learn anything. I already can reach my dream / Courage / Expressing myself / Teamwork / To keep trying / Have fun and faith / Have no fear / Speak / Courage / Never give up / To have motivation / Don’t judge people /

Coming into the workshop, which Character Count did you want to improve or work on to help you? How did the workshop help you improve it?

Post 74% discovered something new about themselves in the workshop.

Thoughts Shared: That I really like teamwork / My memories make me happy / People have felt pain too / We have to trust one another / Nothing. I know who I am. You don’t nor ever will / I can see the deeper meaning in things / Painting expresses me / People have similar fears as me / There’s other people like me / I am not alone / I am special / That I’m lazy / I am more confident that I thought / I need to tell people more about myself.

What did you learn New in the workshop about a classmate or friend?

Post 84% discovered something new about classmates or friends in the workshop Thoughts Shared: That they show the same similarities as I do / They have the same fear as me / They been through a lot / Yes / I didn’t learn anything. People are just jerks that come in your life, just to leave again. The only thing I care about is family. They are my first priority / That they are going through the same thing as me / Some of their fears and things they’ve been through / They’re like me / They’re not alone / A lot of people fear clowns / People don’t care a lot / I’ve gone through some of the same things as them / They have the same fear / Learned that I’m not the only one / They have similar fears, memories, and troubles.

Release the Fear, Inc. TM

PO Box 3815 Phoenix, AZ 85030 www.releasethefear.org

Thanks to RICO, 22 young lives from Children’s First Academy experienced their Possibilities.

This workshop took place on April 11-13th 2017 - #5 of 20 Opening up possibilities for the young minds of Arizona’s youth for a brighter tomorrow.©

“Bridging Possibility” workshops.

Through stories, activities and artwork, Release the Fear’s Workshops will help students to:  Draw One’s Fears and Awaken Hopes and Dreams  Stimulate Creative Listening and Communication  Bridge Understanding  Discuss How Color Affects Us and Our Environment Senses  Heighten Visual Awareness of Our Environment  Turn Pain into Possibilities into Purpose.

The students are divided into groups or teams that they remain with throughout the workshop. In their small group, the students may be asked to complete an activity, to share responses, or to reflect on an exercise. Often times these groups can have students with different beliefs, various backgrounds, and even opposing gang affiliations.

The workshop will end with a group created painting to be displayed for the public.

Participant Responses Participants are asked to reflect on several of the activities and then share with the group.

These responses are written in their words without edit.

The following responses are from the students who range in ages from 11-13.

How do you think this activity could help you in your daily life (In School, Out of School, or In Your Career)?

Who am I? : Being brave. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. I would report it to a teacher. In an interview you have to be brave and kind or go with it. / Being brave. Standing up for others. Stand up and stop it. Hopes and dreams. / Trust and communication. Helps you be a better person or student. Talking to prevent bullying. Helps you create a better relationship towards others around you. / Speak your mind. Tell the teacher when something happens. Tell your guardians or peers.

Creative story telling: Fun. By sharpening the saw. By dialogue with the bully. By communicating with people. / Fairness. To make everyone feel equal. To help people understand fairness. Our actions speak louder than words. / Respect. Tell your teacher what’s wrong. Talk it out. Talk before action. / Citizenship. By letting people help out others. This would help by stopping. By helping the homeless.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: Self-confidence and setting goals. Set small goals and build up. Say no and stay in school. To finish college and be an inventor. / Self-courage and self-pride. Always stay on task. Don’t listen to negativity. Stand up for what’s right. / Looking up to a hero. Ask what’s the problem. You’ll be able to talk about your problem. / Self-confidence. Speak up when you need help. Ignore negativity. You look nice you feel nice.

Mirror Work: Look at Yourself in the eyes (ONLY) and tell yourself that you love or like yourself just the way you are: Write in a couple of words, how does it make you feel? Happy. / My hero makes me feel happy. / Happy. / Happy. Faithful. / Not really different. / It makes me feel awesome. / Powerful, strong, caring, loving. / It makes me feel so cute and happy. / Strong and beautiful. / Makes me feel the way I feel. / It makes me feel amazing. / It makes me feel happy and special. / Happy, beautiful, proud. / Happy, cool, nice. / It makes me feel good about myself.

Hero: Who is Your Hero and Why do you think are they important? What characteristics or qualities, would you or do you, look for in a Hero? Mom. She supports me, puts food on the table, and clothes me. Nice. / Mom. She

always takes care of me. I would look for leadership. / My parents are important because they care about me and encourage me and more things. Caring, honest, brave, special, encouraging, fun, kind, and trustful. / Superman he saves the world. / My friends. They make me feel good. Being fun. / Batman. No powers, just hands. Can defeat people without having power. / My mom. She is my hero because she is caring and loving. / Thomas Edison. He was a famous inventor./ Naruto Uzumoki. He cares for his friends and never tries to hurt people until it is absolutely needed. / My hero is Superman because he is honest and fair. He believes in justice and he’s not like batman. / Mom because they helps me understand life. Happiness. / My mom because she is responsible. / My hero is important because they help me in life. / My mom because she took care of me when I was sick. / Goku is my hero and friend. Because he protects the earth and other planets.

Through the Hoops: Teamwork. Work together when help is needed. Help the kids when they are bullying you.

Helping out with the chores. / Helping each other can make things less difficult. In math you can work together to solve a hard problem. You can work through your problems together. You can work together to get through obstacles. / Teamwork and helping out. Helps us work faster. Work together to resolve the problem. Helps you get along with other people. / Teamwork. When there are hard questions you can work together. Standing up to the bully. Working together to get things done.

Drawing One’s Fears, Hopes, and Dreams and Sharing: Never give up. Don’t give up no matter. Don’t give up.

Never give up. / Change things from negative to positive. It can always remind you to keep going. Help work out problems. Can always find good in everything. / Never give up your dream. Never give up your test. To stand up.

You’re not alone when you are scared. / Learning about each other. You might be each other. Your gut feeling.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: To listen to your inner voice. When you are taking a test. When you are meeting someone new. / To listen to your inner voice. Pay attention to the teacher. Listen to your inner voice to succeed in life. / Be confident. Being confident can help us stay focused on our dreams. Being confident can help us trust ourselves. / Positive attitude. Listening. Cooperation. Go with your gut.

Describe a time when you had an experience that you perceived (thought, saw) as negative, but through time or something you did, you perceived (thought, saw) as a positive: When crossing the street look both ways. / To bring tablet. / I listened to it when it told to trust a dog that was stray. / I didn’t listen to my inner voice. / My mom told me to listen to my mom but I didn’t. Listen to my inner voice. / I did not do what I was supposed to do.

Listen. / I didn’t listen to my intuition. My test answer was B but I put C. / My intuition said to punch a person because he is mean. I learned now that I’ll have to tell the teacher. / Cross the street getting hit by aa car. Look both ways and listen to my intuition. / Good because it felt like I could have a lot of faith an example is better communication skills. / Once I thought that I should not taste new food. But my intuition said that I should. It is important to listen to my intuition. / Help others at all times. When I bring my phone my mom told me not to and someone stole it. To help bullies understand.

Seeing Beyond: Third eye. Math. Work out in mind. In reading imagination and in science use creativity. Being able to see past bad things people have done. / Teamwork. Math: work it out in mind. Working together to the same goal. / Teamwork. Because together we can work better. You will learn to communicate better with others. / Imagination. Work it out in your mind. When reading you can use imagination.

Release the Fear, Inc. TM PO Box 3815 Phoenix, AZ 85030 www.releasethefear.org

Funded By: RICO Location: Children’s First Academy %Male 59

%Female 41

Date: April 11-13, 2017

Ages 11-13

Do you think others (Kids my age, older & younger, Adults) have the same Fear as I do?

Pre %YES 68 %NO 27 %Other 5 Post %YES 78 %NO 17 %Other 5 Rate this statement: You feel comfortable speaking in front of others.

Pre % Not at all 36 % Sometimes 36 % All the Time 23 Post % Not at all 22 % Sometimes 67 % All the Time 11 Rate this statement: I believe I can make my hopes and/or dreams come true.

Pre % Not at all 9 % Sometimes 64 % All the Time 27 Post % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 28 % All the Time 72 Rate this statement: I respect my own decisions even when dealing with peer pressure.

Pre % Not at all 14 % Sometimes 41 % All the Time 41 Post % Not at all 17 % Sometimes 50 % All the Time 33 Complete this statement: I am trustworthy and see myself as a __. Follower, Equal, Leader Pre % Follower 5 % Equal 27 % Leader 68 Post % Follower 11 % Equal 11 % Leader 78 Have you ever been bullied? % Yes 45 % No 55 % No Answer 0 Have you ever seen someone being bullied? % Yes 68 % No 32 % No Answer 0 Did you do anything? % Yes 45 % No 55

% No Answer 0

Did you learn something in the workshop that will help you deal with bullying?

Post % Yes 67 % No 28 % No Answer 5 Thoughts Shared: By not bullying. / Tell them to stop. / It’s okay to express feelings. / How to help. / Help people in need if you can. / Never stand down. / You should help others when you see somebody being bullied.

After attending the character education workshop and learning about compassion, if you saw someone being bullied, would you do something?

Post % Yes 67 % No 33 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: I will tell an adult. / I would join in. / Tell a teacher. / Because it isn’t fair for others. / Going to help. / Help stop it. / Help them. / I would help them up.

Did you learn any skills, such as respect or responsibility, to help you make your own decisions not based on Peer Pressure?

Post % Yes 78 % No 22 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: Being true to yourself. / By respecting others. / My skill is to be awesome. / Helps me in life. / I learned respect. / Seeing memories helps me.

Which Character Count Trait would you most like the workshop to help you improve on? %Fairness Pre 9 %Responsibility Pre 18 %Citizenship Pre 4 Post 22 Post 33 Post 19 %Trustworthiness Pre 23 %Caring Pre 23 %Respect Pre 23 Post 33 Post 17 Post 28 What do you think about color?

What % gave more thought and shared them about color.

Pre 73% Post 83% Thoughts shared: Pre: Blue makes me mad. / Black. / Blue and pink. / I think that colors sometimes make me have a feeling. / I think color is cool. / Purple, black, and red. / Pink blue red. / Rainbow. / School. / Blue, black, and red. / It’s cool. Yes. / Yes and how they’re made. / Cool. / School. / It’s nice. / School. / Orange.

Post: It’s equal. / It’s cool. / Color doesn’t matter. / Life. / They are beautiful. / Blue. / I love it. / I think it’s about a rainbow. / To express yourself. / I think that color is important. / It’s good. / To express you. / Blue. / It’s cool. / School.

My most important hope or dream is. . .

What % gave more thought to their Dreams becoming reality.

Pre 64% Post 94% Thoughts Shared: Pre: To become a football player. / Football star. / To be a famous inventor. / To become a You Tuber. / To be famous and a You Tuber. / Is to become a lawyer. / That I grow up already. / To be a rapper. / To be a billionaire. / To have a pony and snow. / To become a veterinarian. / To become a veterinarian. / To complete my dreams and make my parents proud. And to finish school and to be a leader for my brothers.

Post: To be a rapper. / Lawyer. / Is to become NBA player. / Play basketball. /I dream I go to high school. / Playing basketball. / To be famous. / Is to go to college. / Being a You Tuber. / Is to become a veterinarian. / Be an astronaut. / To be an inventor. / My most important dream is to be a soccer player. / Is college. / Being a football player. / Is to be a doctor. / Is to become a football player.

One thing I learned in workshop that will help me reach my dream is: Post 94% discovered something new in the workshop.

Thoughts Shared: Never give up. / Teamwork. / Work. / Is to never give up. / To plan. / Try hard. / Is to treat others with respect. / You’re not alone. / To never quit. / Confidence. / Honesty and having fun. / Everything. / Stay in school. / Is that I can pass college. / Everything. / To never look in my past. / Never give up.

What did you learn New in the workshop about yourself, that you did not know before?

Post 67% discovered something new in the workshop about yourself: Thoughts Shared: A lot. / Everything. / My intuition. / That I’m brave. / Skills. / That I was a good worker. / About my inner voice. / Your inner voice. / Scared of lights. / I know I was special. / I’m a good drawer. / Yes, I learned that everyone has a family.

What did you learn New in the workshop about a classmate or friend?

Post 67% discovered something new about classmates or friends in the workshop Thoughts Shared: That we are not alone at all. / Their fears. / Don’t bully them. / Sharing. / Their fears and dreams. / Their fears. / To work together. / To respect them. / To help each other. / They are by your side all the time. / Yes their dreams and fears. / They have the same fears.

Thanks to RICO, 12 young lives from Durango Juvenile Center experienced their Possibilities.

This workshop took place on April 18-20th 2017 - # 6 of 20 Opening up possibilities for the young minds of Arizona’s youth for a brighter tomorrow.©

“Bridging Possibility” workshops.

Through stories, activities and artwork, Release the Fear’s Workshops will help students to:  Draw One’s Fears and Awaken Hopes and Dreams  Stimulate Creative Listening and Communication  Bridge Understanding  Discuss How Color Affects Us and Our Environment Senses  Heighten Visual Awareness of Our Environment  Turn Pain into Possibilities into Purpose.

The students are divided into groups or teams that they remain with throughout the workshop. In their small group, the students may be asked to complete an activity, to share responses, or to reflect on an exercise. Often times these groups can have students with different beliefs, various backgrounds, and even opposing gang affiliations.

The workshop will end with a group created painting to be displayed for the public.

Participant Responses Participants are asked to reflect on several of the activities and then share with the group.

These responses are written in their words without edit.

The following responses are from the students who range in ages from 15-17.

How do you think this activity could help you in your daily life (In School, Out of School, or In Your Career)?

Who am I? : Responsible. Getting schoolwork done. Stand up when you see it. Having a job, getting good job. / Communication, artist. Understanding. Tell other people. To be able to persuade. / That everyone’s not alone.

We have support in school. Don’t let people get bullied. To be successful and help others. / Caring, respect, courage. Respect peers and teacher, standing up for bullies, care about education. Stand up for the right thing.

Having respect for everyone even though you don’t have to.

Creative storytelling: Imagination. Art/drawing or all the thing you can be in life. Different ways to handle it. See the world in a better place or imagine what you think is the right choice. / Respect, confidence. Make friends, speaking out loud. Showing that we’re equal, standing up. Make you a likeful person. / Creativity and respect. By being responsible. Show people how to respect others. Finding ways to accomplishing goals. / Teamwork, creative, trust. Work as one not individual. Trusting the person who stuck up for me. Trust in the person like friend or family who believes in you.

Through the Hoops: Teamwork. Tutor, or gym class, group work. Peaceful protest, help people that get bullied.

All sports, mechanic, grocery stores. / Teamwork. Help working well with others. Working with other people in community. / Teamwork and trust. Being able to work with other people and getting along with everyone. It would stop bullying because everyone would get along. Being able to work with people even if you don’t like them. / Trustworthiness, teamwork, coordination. Good instincts in your partner, working with classmates, be aware of peers. Trusting what’s right and wrong. Be aware of community, friends, and peers.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: Believing yourself. To accomplish your career goal, to never give up. To keep your mind on what’s important. So you know you be or do anything you put your mind to. / Self-esteem, confidence, trust. Help to be a likable person. Cause the confidence will help you. You will be a trusting person. / Have confidence and respect for yourself. That you feel comfortable with you are and how you look. It would help deal with peer pressure because you’re confident in yourself. You can apply it in life by respecting and loving

yourself. / Confident, self-esteem, achievement. Always think it through and go with your gut. Achieving my goals and plans and always have confidence in your goals.

Mirror Work: It makes me feel like myself like I do everyday / It makes me feel that I am worthy and positive. / Upset because this isn’t me. / It’s a lie. / Happy I can do anything I want. / Happy, confused. / Proud of myself.

Believe on myself. Feel comfortable how I am. Good, caring, and loving. It would make me feel good and confident.

Hero: AJ Styles because every time I see him talk it’s like living in a dream. / Grandma and my mom. Because they’re the ones who know I can do so much better then what I make myself.. / Brad Rogers. His soul is pure and true. I respect and trust him more than my family. he did not judge me. / SB “Alien”. They just are…? / Jesus, Steph Curry. / God. He is the one that made me. / My mom and dad. They told me in life it was not going to be easy or perfect because on my way on life there were going to be a time the is going to get hard but never give up or look down because I’m going to be fighting with you to overcome. / My hero is my daughter. Because they’re all I care about and is the only thing in the world that matters to me. / My mom stays strong no matter what is going on in life. Because she can deal with so much and I don’t know how she does it. / My grandma. Because she was there when no one else was. She took me in when my mom - dad got locked up.

Seeing Beyond: Creativity, trust, imagination, teamwork. Art class, and construction because you need to be creativity on what to draw or pain and what to build. Building a house or working on a car. Things in that nature. / Feel/teamwork. Teamwork help work together. A useful person work in teams. / Ask questions and make educated guesses. In all of the subjects because it will help you out. By asking questions and taking smart guesses in life. / Trusting our instincts, communication, teamwork. If you’re doing a math problem, you and your partner can work together and by thinking outside the box. Communicating with others around us.

Drawing One’s Fears, Hopes, and Dreams and Sharing: Courage, confidence. Sharing a project, showing your talent in sports, to reach your goal. To stand up to talk to them about why they’re doing it and to tell someone about it. To reach what we want to be in life and to complete the steps it takes to be what we wanna be. / Expressing yourself, creativity. Making friends, shows your character. Turn your enemy to friends, helps you make positive choices. People know who you are, fill your life with job. / That some of us have the same hopes and fears. By being courageous and not fearing anything. Stop being afraid and tell someone. By chasing our dreams and never giving up. / Commitment, courage, honesty. If you want to join sport team, be committed, having a motive more than people around you. Have courage to stop bullying from happening. Having courage that you get through life and believe yourself.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: Commitment, trustworthiness. To show up to school and do your home the best you can and never give up. To show up to your job and to make that moolah to support your wife and kids and not to abandon them. / Open minded, courage. Open to learn, speaking in front of others. Open to learn new things, meeting new people. / How to help someone in need. How to help people in need with school subjects. By being committed when helping someone in need. / Commitment, courage, open-minded. Commitment yourself through all years of school, keeping your word. Give your all in life.

Write about a time when you were trustworthy or caring and helped someone else in a positive way. How did it feel afterward? I gave a homeless guy twenty dollars and help him get some food and I felt very good and appreciated / I helped a child get home. I called a lyft for him & told the driver where to go / When I chose to be myself / When I talked to my friend whose younger than me about staying out of trouble. I felt good after I told him / When I talked to my sister about not going the same way I did. / I was sitting in front of target and a car accident happened on the main road and I ran down the parking lot and helped pull a windshield off to help the people out while my friend called 911. I felt very caring for those people by saving their life / One time my neighbor went out of town and I had to water their plants used to help my grandma with the groceries. It made me feel good to know I was helping her / I help my friend move houses. It feel good because is a good way to support a friend / When me and my family came out of circle k there was a homeless person and my stepmom got a sandwich for her and I grabbed it and gave it to him. I felt really good because I help somebody out / When my mom did have no one to babysit for her birthday. I offered to baby and I was be trustworthy to babysit and caring on how my mom birthday.

Funded By: RICO Location: Durango Juvenile Academy %Male 100

%Female 0

Date: April 18-20, 2017

Ages 15-17

Do you think others (Kids my age, older & younger, Adults) have the same Fear as I do?

Pre %YES 92 %NO 8 %Other 0 Post %YES 91 %NO 9 %Other 0 Rate this statement: You feel comfortable speaking in front of others.

Pre % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 83 % All the Time 17 Post % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 27 % All the Time 73 Rate this statement: I believe I can make my hopes and/or dreams come true.

Pre % Not at all 8 % Sometimes 60 % All the Time 32 Post % Not at all 9 % Sometimes 27 % All the Time 64 Rate this statement: I respect my own decisions even when dealing with peer pressure.

Pre % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 42 % All the Time 58 Post % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 27 % All the Time 73 Complete this statement: I am trustworthy and see myself as a __. Follower, Equal, Leader Pre % Follower 0 % Equal 58 % Leader 42 Post % Follower 0 % Equal 9 % Leader 91 Have you ever been bullied? % Yes 33 % No 67 % No Answer 0 Have you ever seen someone being bullied? % Yes 75 % No 25 % No Answer 0 Did you do anything? % Yes 67 % No 8

% No Answer 25

Did you learn something in the workshop that will help you deal with bullying?

Post % Yes 91 % No 9 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: No let happened. / Have a motive of why. / Know myself. / Tell someone. / To stand up and tell someone. / To not stand up to it. / Always be yourself. / Stand up for others. Don’t let them be alone.

After attending the character education workshop and learning about compassion, if you saw someone being bullied, would you do something?

Post % Yes 91 % No 9 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: Because it’s not fair. / To be honest it’s not my business. / I would ask why they’re doing it. / I would tell the bully to stop. / Tell someone and stop it. / Tell the bully to stop and it’s not cool. / I would help them. / To stand up what right and wrong.

Did you learn any skills, such as respect or responsibility, to help you make your own decisions not based on Peer Pressure?

Post % Yes 82 % No 9 % No Answer 9 Thoughts Shared: Because I feel comfortable what I say. / Don’t always feel like the problem in life. / To never give up. / Yes I did it taught me not to let peer pressure get to me. / Keeping my word. / Don’t let people bring you down. Surround yourself with good people. / I will help stop it by helping kid that’s being bullied.

Which Character Count Trait would you most like the workshop to help you improve on? %Fairness Pre 8 %Responsibility Pre 50 %Citizenship Pre 25 Post 9 Post 18 Post 27 %Trustworthiness Pre 8 %Caring Pre 17 %Respect Pre 0 Post 18 Post 0 Post 18 What do you think about color?

What % gave more thought and shared them about color.

Pre 42% Post 91% Thoughts shared: Pre: Everyone is equal no matter what color they are. / Yes, color is very expressive / That everyone’s equal / The only color I think about is brown because I’m Chicano / No, thinking about color is like waking up not liking the day / No, I don’t think of color that does matter / I don’t think color matters / Yea / I don’t know / Color is way of knowing what kind of personality someone has.

Post: How it feel. / Having a way of thinking. / Color is expression. / That your mode changes. / It paints picture in your mind. / Creative and what makes the world. / That everyone’s color is unique. / Color is a description about something. / Color is emotion and means many things. / No. / To start respect myself more than before.

What is one thing you would do to make the world a better place?

What % gave more thought and shared them about color.

Pre 92% Post 100% Thoughts shared: Pre: Open up a place that can help teenagers get jobs / To make my own fun / I am not sure / Try to get rid of all the drugs and gang members / Treat everyone with respect until further notice / Stop vile scrims / Stop stereotypes / Create better laws, and help people (young people) with problems / I don’t know / Help others / Take homeless off the street / Stop all violence in the world.

My most important hope or dream is. . .

What % gave more thought to their Dreams becoming reality.

Pre 92% Post 100% Thoughts Shared: Pre: To open up my own business as a motorcycle mechanic / To have my own home and be something / To be successful / Is to go to college after I graduate high school / My dream is to be a pro wrestler / Cosmetology/modeling / I want to make music or be a professional trainer / Become nurse practitioner and work in an adolescent mental health facility / Not sure / Travel / Is to become a NBA player and help people out / Be successful.

Post: Be happy. / To become a wrestler and promoter. / Anime artist. / To own my own smoke shop. / To open my own business as a mechanic. / Teaching my future kid how to play basketball. / Is to be successful in life. / Be a NBA player. / I want to be successful. / Have my high school diploma and cosmetology.

One thing I learned in workshop that will help me reach my dream is: Post 100% discovered something new in the workshop.

Thoughts Shared: Never give up. / Stay undoubtful. / To trust so I can talk. / Responsibility. / To never give up. / Never stop going. / To keep dreaming and chasing my goals. / Always believe. / Never give up. Push through even when times are tough. / Respect. / Believing in myself. I can do it.

What did you learn New in the workshop about yourself, that you did not know before?

Post 82% discovered something new in the workshop about yourself: Thoughts Shared: That I’m smart. What I say make sense. / I don’t know. / I’m happy to be me. / Most people have thing the same. / To work well with others. / I’m creative. / That I am not alone. / I show respect for everybody. / That I can be a good person. / Nothing, no offense. / That I am worth something in this world.

What did you learn New in the workshop about a classmate or friend?

Post 91% discovered something new about classmates or friends in the workshop Thoughts Shared: They good people. / That we have the same problem. / They are a friend. / They have the same in common. / You’re not alone. / I’m not alone. / That they often have the same problem as us. / That they have the same fear. / Even though we are different, we are similar in many ways. / Nothing. / Trusting working as one.

Inspiring & empowering kids with the tools to make better life choices.. .

Thanks to RICO, 9 young lives from Children’s First Academy experienced their Possibilities.

This workshop took place on April 24-27 2017 - #7 of 20 Opening up possibilities for the young minds of Arizona’s youth for a brighter tomorrow.©

“Bridging Possibility” workshops.

Through stories, activities and artwork, Release the Fear’s Workshops will help students to:  Draw One’s Fears and Awaken Hopes and Dreams  Stimulate Creative Listening and Communication  Bridge Understanding  Discuss How Color Affects Us and Our Environment Senses  Heighten Visual Awareness of Our Environment  Turn Pain into Possibilities into Purpose.

The students are divided into groups or teams that they remain with throughout the workshop. In their small group, the students may be asked to complete an activity, to share responses, or to reflect on an exercise. Often times these groups can have students with different beliefs, various backgrounds, and even opposing gang affiliations.

The workshop will end with a group created painting to be displayed for the public.

Participant Responses Participants are asked to reflect on several of the activities and then share with the group.

These responses are written in their words without edit.

The following responses are from the students who range in ages from 13-14.

How do you think this activity could help you in your daily life (In School, Out of School, or In Your Career)?

Who am I? : Being honest. No cheating. Bully will apologize if honest. Makes situation more simple. / Trust, honesty. If you’re honest in school you will love your work. People depending on you and trusting. Dependable, get a good job. / Honesty, responsibility. By being good. Telling the teacher and talking to the bully. To be better for you and help. / Seeing that others are similar. Getting along with others. Getting to know them, and understanding them.

Getting along with others.

Creative story telling: Confidence, respect, generosity, sportsmanship. Have respect when others are talking.

Stand up for yourself. Deal with problems in whatever career you choose. / Respect. Respect the teacher. Instead of bullying it will be respect. Make the world a better place. / Respect. Get respect back from others. Defend yourself. Others will respect you back. / Confidence, respect. Confidence helps stop bullying, and respecting everyone. Confidence to report the bully. Get into college.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: Confidence and PMA. Confidence in your answers. Confidence in your choices. You will trust yourself to do good things. / Respect, self-trust, self-care. Respect others like you want. Don’t do it and self-trust. Taking care of yourself. / Respect. Get respect. Let them know your decision. Being more happy. / Strength, confidence, respect. Help you get scholarship if you respect your teacher. Saying yes and not do it. Respect people and you will get respect back.

Mirror Work: Look at Yourself in the eyes (ONLY) and tell yourself that you love or like yourself just the way you are: Write in a couple of words, how does it make you feel? Feels the same. / Good. Love myself. / Happy. / Good. / I hate myself. It makes me feel weak. / It makes me feel strong. / Emotional, ugly and stupid.

Hero: Who is Your Hero and Why do you think are they important? What characteristics or qualities, would you or do you, look for in a Hero? My dad. He works hard. / My hero is my bro because he’s my only bro. / Myself. / My hero is my mom and dad. They are my heroes. / Noot Man. / Mom. She sacrificed so much for our family. / Myself and I am great because it is me.

Drawing One’s Fears, Hopes, and Dreams and Sharing: Working together. You can complete things together.

You can stand against them. You can do anything. / Working together. Get work done. Help resolve the problem.

Support friendships. / You’re not alone. Able to focus on work. By working together. Working together gets you everywhere. / To be positive. Do your work. You won’t have a situation. You will reach your goals.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: Positive. Great attitude. Won’t get angry easy. / Be positive. In school if you are positive, you have a positive mind. Always be positive so you could have a positive life. / PMA. Getting a good education. Getting respect from other people. / Have positive attitude. Get good grades and make more friends.

Maybe get into college.

Describe a time when you had an experience that you perceived (thought, saw) as negative, but through time or something you did, you perceived (thought, saw) as a positive: When my mother fell but the restaurant gave free tacos. / School sucks but it will help you in life. / When I went to Chicago and we had to go to school. / I took something personal then realized I was learning something. / There once when I was being bullied and I wanted to die. But I was put in a hospital for a day and I didn’t like it. So I stop I’m still just a little, but I’ll live. / Me and my family went swimming and I didn’t want to go in it got so hot so I just got in the water. / When I felt that I wouldn’t do good in the world and I realized until now how I know that I could do good things for me and for other people. / I got grounded and that was horrible but I did get to select time with my mom and learn more about her so that was fun.

Seeing Beyond: Using our senses. Imagination. Visualize what we are doing. / Looking at things differently. Use this skill in math to understand. Help with major decisions. / Using senses, Imagination, creative. Art; using imagination and creativity. Math; creativity and capable. Visualize your goals. / Using your senses, creativity. Get your work done. To not let them hurt anybody. You can get anywhere.

Release the Fear, Inc.TM PO Box 3815 Phoenix, AZ 85030 www.releasethefear.org

Funded By: RICO Location: Children’s First Academy %Male 44

%Female 56

Date: April 24-27, 2017

Ages 13-14

Do you think others (Kids my age, older & younger, Adults) have the same Fear as I do?

Pre %YES 100 %NO 0 %Other 0 Post %YES 86 %NO 14 %Other 0 Rate this statement: You feel comfortable speaking in front of others.

Pre % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 89 % All the Time 11 Post % Not at all 14 % Sometimes 71 % All the Time 14 Rate this statement: I believe I can make my hopes and/or dreams come true.

Pre % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 33 % All the Time 67 Post % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 29 % All the Time 71 Rate this statement: I respect my own decisions even when dealing with peer pressure.

Pre % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 89 % All the Time 11 Post % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 57 % All the Time 43 Complete this statement: I am trustworthy and see myself as a __. Follower, Equal, Leader Pre % Follower 0 % Equal 44 % Leader 56 Post % Follower 0 % Equal 29 % Leader 71 Have you ever been bullied? % Yes 89 % No 11 % No Answer 0 Have you ever seen someone being bullied? % Yes 89 % No 11 % No Answer 0 Did you do anything? % Yes 67 % No 33

% No Answer 0

Did you learn something in the workshop that will help you deal with bullying?

Post % Yes 88 % No 12 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: To help people when they are being bullied. / Because you stand up for people. / Don’t be afraid. / Working together. / Use my dream to inspire. / Because I can stand up for myself. / After attending the character education workshop and learning about compassion, if you saw someone being bullied, would you do something?

Post % Yes 100 % No 0 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: Maybe. / Yes because they might hurt themselves. / Because that is wrong. / So they won’t be hurt and do something bad. / Defend the victim. / Because I don’t like people being bullied.

Did you learn any skills, such as respect or responsibility, to help you make your own decisions not based on Peer Pressure?

Post % Yes 57 % No 43 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: Because I can make better decisions.

Which Character Count Trait would you most like the workshop to help you improve on? %Fairness Pre 22 %Responsibility Pre 22 %Citizenship Pre 11 Post: 29 Post: 43 Post: 53 %Trustworthiness Pre 22 %Caring Pre 22 %Respect Pre 44 Post: 57 Post: 43 Post: 53 What is one thing you would do to make the world a better place?

Thoughts shared: Not throwing trash on the floor. / Make sure everyone is happy. / Everyone has money. / Painting what people feel inside. / Make everyone care about each other. / I would have a month out of every year to clean up the earth. / Clean. / By giving people what they need. / To take away drugs and help people in need.

What do you think about color?

What % gave more thought and shared them about color.

Pre 100% Post 71% Thoughts shared: Pre: What I think about black is the color of my soul. / Color makes me happy. / It is cool. / I think about skin color like black, white, etc. / Blue makes me feel calm. / It is bright. / Color draws my attention it’s like a happy place. / Yes I thought about red because red is the color I think about is red. / Color can explain emotions. Yes I have thought about color.

Post: It’s still black and I like it. / I think about happy. / It explains emotions. / That it is great. / That color is beautiful.

My most important hope or dream is. . .

What % gave more thought to their Dreams becoming reality.

Pre 100% Post 100% Thoughts Shared: Pre: Is to be a designer. / My dream is to be a pastor and be in the Navy. / My dream is to reach the fifth league. / Is to build my own law firm. / To play in the NFL. / To be a mom. / Be successful. / To become a family doctor. / My dream is to make all the people who live on the streets and who don’t have places to stay that they get the help and medical they need.

Post: To be a doctor. / Be smart. / Taco man. / To preach nations. / To become a doctor. / To truck. / Is to sing.

One thing I learned in workshop that will help me reach my dream is: Post 100% discovered something new in the workshop.

Thoughts Shared: To always follow my hopes and dreams. / Don’t give up. / To chase it. / Is to believe in myself. / Somethings. / To believe in myself.

What did you learn New in the workshop about yourself, that you did not know before?

Post 100% discovered something new in the workshop about yourself: Thoughts Shared: That I am not alone. / Fear. / That I am a good person. / Yes. / I can share things.

What did you learn New in the workshop about a classmate or friend?

Post 100% discovered something new about classmates or friends in the workshop Thoughts Shared: That they have the same fear as me. / They have feelings. / That they have the same fears as me. / Fears. / That they might have the same fears. / They have the same fears as I do. / Their fears. I learned their fears.

Thanks to RICO, 19 young lives from Adobe Juvenile Facility experienced their Possibilities.

This workshop took place on May 3-5th, 2017 - # 8 of 20 Opening up possibilities for the young minds of Arizona’s youth for a brighter tomorrow.© “Bridging Possibility” workshops.

Through stories, activities and artwork, Release the Fear’s Workshops will help students to:

     

Draw One’s Fears and Awaken Hopes and Dreams Stimulate Creative Listening and Communication+ Bridge Understanding Discuss How Color Affects Us and Our Environment Senses Heighten Visual Awareness of Our Environment Turn Pain into Possibilities into Purpose.

The students are divided into groups or teams that they remain with throughout the workshop. In their small group, the students may be asked to complete an activity, to share responses, or to reflect on an exercise. Often times these groups can have students with different beliefs, various backgrounds, and even opposing gang affiliations.

The workshop will end with a group created painting to be displayed for the public.

Participant Responses Participants are asked to reflect on several of the activities and then share with the group.

These responses are written in their words without edit.

The following responses are from the students who range in ages from 14-17 The students are asked to reflect on the following question: How do you think this activity could help you in your daily life (In School, Out of School, or In Your Career)?

Who am I? : Self-awareness. What you are and are not capable of. Understand the bully better. Know how to get yourself away from bad situations. / Responsibility. Turning in homework. Telling somebody. Being accountable and taking care of tasks. / Respectful, responsible. Being respectful to peers and teachers and fellow staff. Being responsible and stopping or telling someone. By apply the skills in everyday lifestyle and showing your manners to people and responsible for your own actions. / We learned how to open up. Getting to know teachers and participation. Understanding their point of view. Getting to know new people. / Mindful of my surrounding. You can get your work done. You can be mindful of why you’re getting bullied. You can be a wave of surroundings.

Creative Storytelling: Examples of the traits. Stand out. Help others in time of need. Be more successful. / Caring. Caring for other people’s learning. Caring for people, getting bullied. Caring for my dreams and goals. / Demonstrating, respectful, fair, kind. To stand out. Kill them with kindness. Being better in a job cause it helps. / Learning how to use these qualities. Being a proud and a good citizen. Respecting them later on in life, they’ll respect you back. Being good hearted no matter what. / Being respectful. By being respectful to kids. By killing them with kindness and being respectful to them. You can help people be respectful in their life.

Through the Hoops: Should be proud of ourselves. Take pride in what we do. Don’t care what others think. You are confident. / Communication. Communicate with peers when you need help. Talk to someone you trust can help you. When you communicate with people, you learn new things. / Teamwork, communicate. Having communicating skills with teacher. By communication with them to stop. Have teamwork and communicate with the boss and fellow employees when need help. / We learned how to communicate. Getting along with other peers. How to get out the situation. Getting a job. / Working together. Work done faster. Talk to bully. Support not ignore.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: How to work together. How to work with classmates. You know how to be assertive. You know how to work with people. / Trust. Trust your teacher to help you. Trust people that won’t pressure you. Trust yourself to do the right thing in life. / Responsibility, confidence. Taking your action during a play. Stand up for the truth. Won’t be scared of the real world. / It taught us to feel better about ourselves. Selfconfidence. Tell yourself it’s not worth it. Not to be ashamed for who we are. / How to look at yourself in a positive way. By having a very high self-esteem. By standing up for your self. You can do anything in life if you have a high self-esteem.

Mirror Work: I feel good. / It makes me feel great, relief, and proud. / It felt amazing. / Good cause it’s me and I know who I am and proud of it. / Makes me mad sad because I’m in a juvenile prison away from family. / Proud of what I become but still got make changes. / Good and happy of myself. / It makes me feel good, happy, grateful. / Feels good. / It makes me feel because I meant it. / Proud of myself. / Empowered, confident, self-aware. / It makes me feel better.

Hero: My mom. They’re my mom. / Fredo Santana. Because he inspired me to express myself. / My dad cuz he went from negative to positive. / Iron Man. Cause he saves the world and his community. / Because they keep me out of streets, from getting hurt, committing more crimes. / Flash. Cause he helps his life and family first. / Superman. Cause he save people. / My mom is my hero. My mom is my important hero cause she always makes me feel better when I’m down and she always cares for me and loves me. / My mom is important to me because she loves me no matter what. She took care of me all my childhood and she always makes sure I’m well take care of. / My mom. She always supports me. / My hero is my grandma. Because she took care of me. / Batman. Cause he knows what people are doing and stopping them from running the world. / Eminem, Tupac.

They came from the bottom to the top and have the power to move people with their words. / My mom. She is always there.

Seeing Beyond: We used our mind’s eye. Reading/art you have to visualize. Visualize your goals to make them happen. / Third eye. Science. Intuition. / Concentrating, patience, communication. Reading and writing by opening the mind and creating a good story. By being patient and concentrating in life about what you wanna do in the future. / Talking to people instead of judging. Working with new people and trying new things with your hands.

Try new things all over the world. / Mindfulness, awareness. activity you do in school. Can be open minded in life.

Drawing One’s Fears, Hopes, and Dreams and Sharing: Got know ourselves better. Set goals. When driving. / Similarity. People might like the same thing as you. Maybe the bully been through some stuff you been through.

People that help you in life might like the same thing as you. / Courage. Take courage with responsibility. Tell them to stop or have courage to tell someone. Just take courage in life. / To know what are our goals. To know our expectations. Knowing what’s in front of you./ Learned that people have hope, dream, and fears. You can motivate people to have hope. You can have hope that would make the bully stop bullying you. Can be who you want to be in life.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: To follow your intuition. When a peer flies to fight. No one put you down.

You know the truth. / Listening to your inner voice. If you listen to your inner voice, you can do good in school.

Listening to your inner voice can help you accomplish great things. / Concentrating. Concentrate on school work.

Concentrate on your goals. / Following our inner voice. Staying focus. Be motivated toward ourselves. / Can help avoid bad situations. Can avoid negative peers that are trying to be your friend. Avoiding negativity in life.

We all can remember a time when we did not listen to our Intuition or Inner Voice. We would like you to think of an example when you did follow your Intuition? What can you learn from this situation? When I was angry at someone. I wanted to fight but my inner voice told me not to. Avoid bad situations. / When I was angry at someone and I wanted to fight them but my inner voice told me not to. That your inner voice can stop you from getting in bad situation and keep you out of trouble. / I wanted to play football for my school so I did. Go for your intuition in life.. To listen to your inner voice. / I was mad and I want at to fight but my inner voice said no. Listen to my inner voice. / When I wallowed it, it gave me good luck. To do me and don’t try and be someone else. / When I get into a fight with another peer. Next time I feel a certain way, go with it.

Funded By: RICO Location: Adobe Juvenile Facility %Male 100

%Female 0

Date: May 3-5th 2017 Ages 14-17

Do you think others (Kids my age, older & younger, Adults) have the same Fear as I do?

Pre %YES 58 %NO 37 %Other 5 Post %YES 58 %NO 32 %Other 10 Rate this statement: You feel comfortable speaking in front of others.

Pre % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 95 % All the Time 5 Post % Not at all 5 % Sometimes 79 % All the Time 16 Rate this statement: I believe I can make my hopes and/or dreams come true.

Pre % Not at all 5 % Sometimes 47 % All the Time 47 Post % Not at all 16 % Sometimes 52 % All the Time 32 Rate this statement: I respect my own decisions even when dealing with peer pressure.

Pre % Not at all 5 % Sometimes 32 % All the Time 58 % No Answer 0 Post %Not at all 0 % Sometimes 47 % All the Time 47 % No Answer 5 Complete this statement: I am trustworthy and see myself as a __. Follower, Equal, Leader Pre % Follower 0 % Equal 26 % Leader 74 % No Answer 0 Post % Follower 5 % Equal 21 % Leader 64 % No Answer 10 Have you ever been bullied? % Yes 21 % No 79 % No Answer 0 Have you ever seen someone being bullied? % Yes 68 % No 32 % No Answer 0 Did you do anything? % Yes 42 % No 37

% No Answer 21

Did you learn something in the workshop that will help you deal with bullying?

Post % Yes 74 % No 26 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: Have the courage to help or stop the bully. / I know what I’m capable of. / More confident. / Nothing. / Courage. / Avoid bullies. / Tell someone. / Because I been there. / I take responsibility. / Telling the bully to stop. / Don’t let others or smaller get bullied. / Help em. / Help the people that are getting bullied. / Personal. / I don’t get bullied. / Speak up.

After attending the character education workshop and learning about compassion, if you saw someone being bullied, would you do something?

Post % Yes 68 % No 32 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: Yes, I would tell them people don’t deserve to be bullied. / I would put him on blast. / I would stop it. / Nothing. / Not my problem. / Tell the bully something. / Stop there or tell someone. / No because it’s not my business. / Nope, not my problem. / I would help and tell someone too. / Get in between. / Because I’d feel bad. / I would stop it. / Maybe if I knew them. / The right thing to do.

Which Character Count Trait would you most like the workshop to help you improve on? %Fairness Pre 5 %Responsibility Pre 37 %Citizenship Pre 10 Post: 10 Post: 26 Post: 26 %Trustworthiness Pre 0 %Caring Pre 16 %Respect Pre 21 Post: 5 Post: 16 Post: 10 Thoughts Shared: I learned it’s important to respect others. / I don’t have to fight. / I know what I want. / Nothing. / I learned how to respect. / By doing me. / Respect. / I take responsibility. / Respect. / Using my own inner voice. / Do my own. / Yes I did. / I respect my choices all the time. / Be myself.

What do you think about color?

What % gave more thought and shared them about color.

Pre 42% Post 63% Thoughts Shared: Pre: I don’t know. / No don’t like it. / Yes I have I think they cool. / I don’t know I’ve never thought about it. / I think color express your moods. / No. / It’s nice. / No. / No. / No I haven’t. / I like colors. No I never thought about color. / It could mean many different things. / Blue. / Nothing. / Never. / Nothing. / Nothing. / No. Post: Color is good. / Color can represent your moods. / It’s a beautiful thing but people make it ugly. / Color has meaning. / It was cool. / Not much. / Pillars. / None. / Nothing. / Yes. / Nothing. / Take responsibility. / Color is within you. / Same thing nothing new. / Nothing. / Nothing. / They are cool. / Nothing. / All types of colors mean different things. / Color describes you.

What is one thing you would do to make the world a better place?

What % shared something that would make the world a better place.

Pre 63% Thoughts Shared: I don’t know. / Make better school. / Help people that need it. / Try to help the poor. / Get along with everyone. / No more jail. / I don’t know. / Better people. / Nothing much. / Try to be a citizen. / I don’t know. / Stop poverty. / Bring world peace. / Recycle or change my ways. / To stop bad things. / Nothing. / Help lower crimes. / Nothing much.

My most important hope or dream is. . .

What % gave more thought to their Dreams becoming reality.

Pre 74% Post 100% Thoughts Shared: Pre: To be able to live life struggle free. / Do not have one. / My dream and hope is to play football and be with family. / To not have any worries. / To own my own company. / Have a good life. / Be successful. / I don’t know. / Get rich. / To get out. / Tattoo artist. / No. / To make it to college and have a regular life. / To achieve big thing in my life and make my mom proud. / Making fam proud. / Nope, don’t have one. / Finish HS. / To be very successful in life. / I don’t have one.

Post: Work. / To be successful with my life can become a private chef. / To do something amazing the short time I have here. / Not have worries. / Is to go to the NFL. / Get out Adobe. / To be a positive person and peer to others. / Join the Marines. / Dream. / Is to do good. / I take responsibility. / Playing football in the NFL. / Play football. / Live right. / Being someone in life. / To be successful in life. / Being a tattoo artist. / To make it in life

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One thing I learned in workshop that will help me reach my dream is: Post 95% discovered something new in the workshop.

Thoughts Shared: Patience. / To have courage to do things. / Not to fall into negativity. / Be self aware. / Is don’t give up. / Responsibility. / Respect. / One step at a time. / Work hard. / Is to stay positive. / I take responsibility. / To ask or help. / Never giving up. / Nothing. / Stay focused. / Work hard. / Motivation. / Don’t give up. / Be myself.

What did you learn New in the workshop about yourself that you did not know before?

Post 95% discovered something new about themselves in the workshop.

Thoughts Shared: I need help. / I actually care for others even if I don’t like them. / I’m better than what I sell myself for. / I am good at speaking to others. / That I am a good kid. / No. / N/A. / That I’m capable of it. / Nothing. / I take responsibility. / I am caring. / I can do whatever I put my mind to. / Nothing. / I wanna change. / Nothing. / I’m motivated. / Nothing. / That I’m good just the way I am.

What did you learn New in the workshop about a classmate or friend?

Post 95% discovered something new about classmates or friends in the workshop.

Thoughts Shared: Same fears. / Some have similar fears as each other. / We all struggle. / We have a lot in common. / That it can help you. / Yes. / Same fear. / We have common things. / Everybody equal. / I take responsibility. / You can help them if they’re getting bullied. / We all have much less and grow in our life. / We been through similar situations. / Buddy system. / They have motivation. / We all need to communicate when working together. / That they’re respectful.

Inspiring & empowering kids with the tools to make better life choices.. .

Thanks to RICO, 13 young lives from Adobe Juvenile Facility experienced their Possibilities.

This workshop took place on May 3-5, 2017 - # 9 of 20 Opening up possibilities for the young minds of Arizona’s youth for a brighter tomorrow.©

“Bridging Possibility” workshops.

Through stories, activities and artwork, Release the Fear’s Workshops will help students to:  Draw One’s Fears and Awaken Hopes and Dreams  Stimulate Creative Listening and Communication  Bridge Understanding  Discuss How Color Affects Us and Our Environment Senses  Heighten Visual Awareness of Our Environment  Turn Pain into Possibilities into Purpose.

The students are divided into groups or teams that they remain with throughout the workshop. In their small group, the students may be asked to complete an activity, to share responses, or to reflect on an exercise. Often times these groups can have students with different beliefs, various backgrounds, and even opposing gang affiliations.

The workshop will end with a group created painting to be displayed for the public.

Participant Responses Participants are asked to reflect on several of the activities and then share with the group.

These responses are written in their words without edit.

The following responses are from the students who range in ages from 14-17.

How do you think this activity could help you in your daily life (In School, Out of School, or In Your Career)?

Who am I? : Trust. Trust teachers. Know the person. Eliminate the bad things in your life. / Honesty and responsibility. Being responsible and being honest. Be honest with people about things going on. Being honest can take you to different places. For being responsible by doing what you got to do to give you god chances. / Respect.

Respecting the teacher. If you respect each other you won’t bully. You get to move in life. / Honesty. Not alone.

Working with someone. Telling somebody to stand up. Being honest in all things.

Creative story telling: Skills or Tools Learned: Teamwork and communication. You will be able to work with others by being able to communicate with others. By telling someone who you trust what was going on. Be able to work with other people to accomplish your goals. Communicate with your family. / Teamwork. Working in groups. If you work together you can stop bullying. Can come up with ideas.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: Responsibility. Turning in your school work. Your being responsible by saying no. Handling your business. / Accountability. Working on assignments. You can take responsibility in saying no to drugs. You can take responsibility in getting to work and paying financial fees. / Confidence and accountability. Turn your work on time by being confident. You could get good grades. By felling confident by what you say or do. You feel confident on what you want to be when you grow up. / Independence. You don’t have to worry about cheating. You will be able to do your own thing not what others want. You will teach how to support yourself and not depend on no one for money.

Mirror Work: Look at Yourself in the eyes (ONLY) and tell yourself that you love or like yourself just the way you are: Write in a couple of words, how does it make you feel? It makes me feel a little alone. / Good. / Good. / Good because I feel proud of myself. / Feels bad. / Love. Good to love myself. / Feels good. / Good. / Makes me feel confident. / Makes me feel good. / Good. / It makes me think I could be doing something better than being locked up so I need to change what I’ve done.

Hero: Who is Your Hero and Why do you think are they important? What characteristics or qualities, would you or do you, look for in a Hero? My dad. He gives me a lecture and reminds me over and over to change myself and that I could be doing something better with my life. / My mom she does everything. She has to and she is there for me. / Because she is always helping me. / Because he inspires me. / My mom she is strong. /My grandma because if it wasn’t for her I wouldn’t be able to keep my head up. / My mom because she’s always there for me. / My mom. She is there for me no matter what. / My hero is Stefinishion. He helps me stay focused on getting out. / Twisted, Meklermore, Magik records. They showed me what family means. / My mom is an amazing person who never stops. She never gives up. Biggest hero I could ask for because it’s my mom.

Seeing Beyond: Visualization. In a backpack when teachers talking to grab something. Seeing my obstacles. / Communication and visualization. All of them because you need to communicate and visualize on the things you are learning. You will be able to communicate with others. Their part or your life. / Responsibility. Turning in your homework. / Thinking outside the box. Math and because some of the problems you have to think outside the box.

In certain situations you need to think outside the box.

Through the hoops: Skills or Tools Learned: Patience. Gotta have patience with your teacher. Waiting for the problem to be solved. Change problems in your life. / Teamwork. When you work in partners. We can all talk to the bully. People help you to where you need to be. / Creativity. Working around problems. Talking your way out of it.

Talking at a job. / Teamwork and trust. You would be able to work with others by trusting them. You would be able to stand up with others or by trusting someone else. You’ll be able to cooperate with others at jobs, home, and the community.

Drawing One’s Fears, Hopes, and Dreams and Sharing: You’re not alone. Helps you with any homework problems. Somebody will always stop it. Just know you are not alone. / Learning your goals. To continue to work hard. You can stop and say no. Keep going and build character. / You’re not alone. In school your teachers will help you reach your goals. It can help you stand up against bullying. You realize that you have lots of supports in your life. / That speaking out is not hard. To tell a teacher your dreams. Talking about the bully’s dreams. Talking in an interview.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: Trust yourself. If you can’t trust yourself you will have problems. You got to trust yourself or you will miss out of opportunities in life. / Trust yourself. You will do your work early instead of last minute. You can listen to your gut feeling to keep you out of risky situations. / Trust yourself. Trust you’ll do good on tests. Don’t doubt yourself. / Trust yourself. Trust you would do good on a test. Trust yourself to make the right decisions.

Describe a time when you had an experience that you perceived (thought, saw) as negative, but through time or something you did, you perceived (thought, saw) as a positive: By helping others. You get good things back. / Help others. Respecting others. / When I was getting in trouble when I had my baby. Listen to your gut feelings. / When I was at home doing good. That I should listen to inner voice more often. / Yesterday when I got mad and was ready to shoot the one with anybody but I calmed and told myself it’s not worth it. I thought about my daughter. To think before doing. / I didn’t get arrested. It was when my friend told me to rob a store with him.

That sometimes listening to yourself is better that others. / I should have listened to myself not to go on the run and I wouldn’t be here. Listen to yourself so you don’t end up in situations like this. / I followed my intuition when I left my house when I wasn’t supposed to but I made a decision to go back home. I can learn to listen to my intuition before I make a bad choice instead of after. / I did not listen to my inner voice when I was on probation of not to do the things I did and got a consequence of being away from my family. A time that I did is during school when I said I was going to get a lot of work done and I did. That next time if I’m in a situation I know I’m gonna get in trouble I should listen to my inner voice and do the right thing.

Funded By: RICO Location: Adobe Juvenile Facility %Male 100

%Female 0

Date: May 3-5, 2017

Ages 14-17

Do you think others (Kids my age, older & younger, Adults) have the same Fear as I do?

Pre %YES 57 %NO 43 %Other 0 Post %YES 92 %NO 8 %Other 0 Rate this statement: You feel comfortable speaking in front of others.

Pre % Not at all 36 % Sometimes 50 % All the Time 14 Post % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 67 % All the Time 33 Rate this statement: I believe I can make my hopes and/or dreams come true.

Pre % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 37 % All the Time 63 Post % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 17 % All the Time 83 Rate this statement: I respect my own decisions even when dealing with peer pressure.

Pre % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 50 % All the Time 50 Post % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 33 % All the Time 67 Complete this statement: I am trustworthy and see myself as a __. Follower, Equal, Leader Pre % Follower 0 % Equal 50 % Leader 50 Post % Follower 0 % Equal 0 % Leader 100 Have you ever been bullied? % Yes 21 % No 79 % No Answer 0 Have you ever seen someone being bullied? % Yes 14 % No 86 % No Answer 0 Did you do anything? % Yes 50 % No 14

% No Answer 36

Did you learn something in the workshop that will help you deal with bullying?

Post % Yes 67 % No 33 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: You’re not alone. It will stop. / Teamwork. / Shouldn’t do it. / By knowing you’re not alone. / To stand up against it. / They can fight back. / Help speak up. / You can help stop it.

After attending the character education workshop and learning about compassion, if you saw someone being bullied, would you do something?

Post % Yes 75 % No 25 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: I would confront the bully. / I know that if that was me I wouldn’t want to be bullied. / Because it is the right thing. / Tell them something. / Tell an adult. / I would help them out. / Because it depends. / Because they need to man up. / Stop it. / I’d tell them to stop.

Did you learn any skills, such as respect or responsibility, to help you make your own decisions not based on Peer Pressure?

Post % Yes 92 % No 8 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: Because we all talked. / I respect peers. / Make my own decisions. / Yes I feel comfortable. / I can be responsible. / Responsibility. / By respecting. / Yes, listen to your inner intuition it will help you in the future. / That peer pressure shouldn’t stop me from making my own decisions.

Which Character Count Trait would you most like the workshop to help you improve on? %Fairness Pre 0 %Responsibility Pre 57 %Citizenship Pre 7 Post: 0 Post: 50 Post: 10 %Trustworthiness Pre 14 %Caring Pre 0 %Respect Pre 7 Post: 0 Post: 25 Post: 25 What is one thing you would do to make the world a better place?

Thoughts shared: Keep my community clean. / Ayudak a las personas aser mejor. / Make everybody rich. / Not make it worse. / Take Trump away from president. / Not make it worse. / Help the homeless. / Clean up trash.

What do you think about color?

What % gave more thought and shared them about color.

Pre 71% Post 92% Thoughts shared: Pre: Pintar. / It makes me feel better. / I think race. / What makes things. / Is a beautiful thing. / It can be a substitute form of communication. / I think if we didn’t have colors more things will be boring. / Every color should be equal based on what color.

Post: Color is good. / Color doesn’t matter we are all human beings. / Color shows a person’s character. / It makes the world. / Color is good. / It can explain a lot of things. / Color doesn’t matter. / An amazing feature to the world. / That I’ll never change my color.

My most important hope or dream is. . .

What % gave more thought to their Dreams becoming reality.

Pre 100% Post 100% Thoughts Shared: Pre: To be rich with my family. / Is to do better for myself and my family. / To be with my family. / To become a fashion designer. / To be found. / To go home to my daughter soon. / Start a family. / To be an underwater welder. / That I get out of the system. / Be someone. / Go to military. / To become a policeman. / To finish high school with a diploma and go to college and get a good paying job to support my family.

Post: Is to make my mom rich and not have to work. / Being someone. / To go home soon. / To be with my family and loved ones. / To teach my son how to play basketball. / To be the best to my ability. / Finish high school and college. / To go home soon. / To graduate from high school.

One thing I learned in workshop that will help me reach my dream is: Post 100% discovered something new in the workshop.

Thoughts Shared: To keep a positive mind. / Independence. / That I have so much support. / Completing my goal. / Stay focused and respect my decisions don’t give up. / That no matter what listen to myself. / Respect. / Responsibility. / Keep trying. / Keep a good mind set. / Get my GED. / To keep calm.

What did you learn New in the workshop about yourself, that you did not know before?

Post 75% discovered something new in the workshop about yourself: Thoughts Shared: That I am well spoken. / How to keep confidence. / Social skills. / I’m a good person. / Creative. / I would listen to others than myself. / I can give up easily. / I’m not alone. / Color. / I’m not alone. / I can work together.

What did you learn New in the workshop about a classmate or friend?

Post 75% discovered something new about classmates or friends in the workshop

Thanks to Rico, 21 young lives from Adobe Mountain Juvenile Facility experienced their Possibilities.

This workshop took place on June 27-29 2017 - #10 of 20 Opening up possibilities for the young minds of Arizona’s youth for a brighter tomorrow.©

“Bridging Possibility” workshops.

Through stories, activities and artwork, Release the Fear’s Workshops will help students to:  Draw One’s Fears and Awaken Hopes and Dreams  Stimulate Creative Listening and Communication  Bridge Understanding  Discuss How Color Affects Us and Our Environment Senses  Heighten Visual Awareness of Our Environment  Turn Pain into Possibilities into Purpose.

The students are divided into groups or teams that they remain with throughout the workshop. In their small group, the students may be asked to complete an activity, to share responses, or to reflect on an exercise. Often times these groups can have students with different beliefs, various backgrounds, and even opposing gang affiliations.

The workshop will end with a group created painting to be displayed for the public.

Participant Responses Participants are asked to reflect on several of the activities and then share with the group.

These responses are written in their words without edit.

The following responses are from the students who range in ages from 14-21.

How do you think this activity could help you in your daily life (In School, Out of School, or In Your Career)?

Who am I? : Everyone has something in common. Social skills. Say no to bullying. Getting along. / We all share similar thigs and differences. That we are the same in all groups. We’re all equal. We’re all equal. / Self-control.

Stay quiet and participate. Being observant. Maybe at work you have to stay quiet. / Observation. You have to observe and learn new things. You can observe it and learn why they bully. Observe who’s fear and whose fake by how they look. / Similarities and differences. Creates friends and groups. Stand for friend. Find friends.

Creative story telling: Respect. You respect your teachers. Respect the person who’s getting bullied. Show someone respect, then you get respect. / Active listening. You’re going to have to listen to your teacher. Have to listen to the kids getting bullied so you can help. You’re going to have to listen to your lady. / Presentable. Public speaking. You’ll be good at speaking out. Job interview. / Imagination and six pillars count. For projects or by helping others. By stopping it and care for them. By being a good person and standing out from everybody else. / Citizenship. Help out others. You can be the leader not the follower. Make our world a friendlier place.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: How we feel about ourselves. What you feel about others. Knowing what to do and not. Making impact. / Work is key to success. Work hard, play hard. Not take any shit. Work hard towards what you want. / A reminder of who I am. Get good grades and be confident. Not fall towards negativity. Help live life through reality. / We like how we look. We can like ourselves at school and do homework. We will do our own thing because we like ourselves. We won’t hate ourselves. / Self-esteem. Be positive. Make friends. Be a leader.

More success.

Mirror Work: Look at Yourself (in the eyes only) and tell yourself that you love or like yourself just the way you are: Makes me feel normal. / The same. / Good. / Made me feel alright. / Happy. / It made me feel confused. / It makes me feel good. / I’m sexy, on- going, and a caring person. / I feel good about myself. / Don’t have a mirror. / Makes me feel good, healthy, happy. / It makes me feel good and happy and nice. / Alright. / Makes me feel awesome.

Hero: My brother because he is respectful, caring, and honest. / Because they care for others and help people.

Love and caring. / My mom because she is there for me no matter what. Caring. / Family because they are my family. / My sister. She is the first person in our family to go to college. Humble. / I don’t have a hero. Loyalty, respectful, good looking, savage. / My mom because she does what she has to do. Being loyal. / Because it’s me. Funny and a good personality/ They’re not fake. / Because he doesn’t have super powers. Nice, cool , chill no dope. / My mom she gave birth to me and supported without having a dad. Chill, amazing, nice, respectful. / Me because I can control myself and the things I do. Respectful, responsible.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: Pros and cons. Helps you see that the bad things in school can be helpful.

Helps you find positive friends. / How a negative situation can have a positive outcome. When you don’t want to go to school but you are learning. It helps you learn from your mistakes. / This is only temporary. Finish school and not make mistakes others did. Inspires you to do better in life. / Negative things can have a positive outcome.

To look for positive in the negative. To not look at negative things as something bad. / Negative can turn into positive. Focus on positive. Learning from our mistakes.

Through the Hoops: Skills or Tools Learned: Teamwork. Group work. Come together to stop bullying. Help others with needs. / Work as a team. Work as a team and get the job done. Work as a team jump the bully. Work as aa team and make something. / Determination. Get through hard work and keep studying. Stop the bullying.

Help deal with struggles and get through the real world. / With help we can succeed. Teamwork if needed help then help someone. Help the victim with bullying. There’s going to be obstacles to overcome just takes time and work to overcome and go beyond to succeed. / Teamwork. Working together. Stick up for yourself. Learning from right and wrong.

Drawing One’s Fears, Hopes, and Dreams and Sharing: Similar fears. We’re all connected. Bullies have fears.

Work through fears. / Dreams are good. Work hard. Fears they have. Follow dreams. / We’re artistic. Be creative. Use imagination. Dream big. / Goals Can be drawn. More than one way to see things. Work together.

Work towards goals. / Goals are good. Reach goals. Common goals. Work towards goals.

Seeing Beyond: Skills or Tools Learned: Imagination. Art, reading, writing, because you need to use your imagination to draw yourself and when you have to imagine what’s going on in the book. Create. / Patience. You have to have patience with the day. Patience will get you through traffic. / Creative. Art, math. Sometimes you need to use your imagination. / Mindfulness. Creative in art. Be successful in life. / How to visualize objects and communication. Math how to weigh objects. Learn how to communicate.

Describe a time when you had an experience that you perceived (thought/saw) as a negative, but through time or something you did, perceived (thought/saw) the experience as a positive one: Me getting out of Adobe. Hopefully on July 18th. / When I got sentenced here. / When I fought a lot I thought it was negative at first but after it is positive because I get more experience and learn more. / Coming to Adobe because it saved me from going out of state. / I came back to Adobe. It stopped me from doing more drugs. / I thought coming to Adobe would be bad but it’s not that bad. / When I went to rehab I didn’t want to be there but after I got out I realized how much it benefitted me. / I felt proud of myself when I completed treatment. / Aunt was drunk driving and that inspires me not to drunk drive. / Coming to Adobe. / I felt good when I went to jail. / My friend got shot and that made me get out of the hood. / My brother went to prison and that made me not go to jail. / My friend got shot that changed me by not being in the streets because I don’t want to get shot. / I moved to a different school I didn’t like it at first then it changed. / I get mad when thinking negative and I stay happy when doing positive.

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PO Box 3815 Phoenix, AZ 85030 www.releasethefear.org

Funded By: RICO Location: Adobe Juvenile Facility %Male 100

%Female 0

Date: June 27-29, 2017

Ages 14-21

Do you think others (Kids my age, older & younger, Adults) have the same Fear as I do?

Pre %YES 57 %NO 43 %Other 0 Post %YES 60 %NO 35 %Other 5 Rate this statement: You feel comfortable speaking in front of others.

Pre % Not at all 24 % Sometimes 52 % All the Time 24 Post % Not at all 10 % Sometimes 60 % All the Time 30 Rate this statement: I believe I can make my hopes and/or dreams come true.

Pre % Not at all 14 % Sometimes 62 % All the Time 24 Post % Not at all 10 % Sometimes 50 % All the Time 40 Rate this statement: I respect my own decisions even when dealing with peer pressure.

Pre % Not at all 5 % Sometimes 43 % All the Time 52 Post % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 50 % All the Time 50 Complete this statement: I am trustworthy and see myself as a __. Follower, Equal, Leader Pre % Follower 4 % Equal 39 % Leader 57 Post % Follower 5 % Equal 40 % Leader 55 Have you ever been bullied? % Yes 24 % No 76 % No Answer 0 Have you ever seen someone being bullied? % Yes 71 % No 29 % No Answer 0 Did you do anything? % Yes 29 % No 62

% No Answer 8

Did you learn something in the workshop that will help you deal with bullying?

Post % Yes 75 % No 25 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: Stand up for yourself. / I already know this. / Stand up. / Fight back. / Leadership. / Teamwork / Stand up for yourself. / To stand up for yourself. / Don’t let anyone bully you. / Stand up for yourself.

After attending the character education workshop and learning about compassion, if you saw someone being bullied, would you do something?

Post % Yes 75 % No 25 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: I will tell them to stop. / Because no one deserves to be hurt. / I would stand up for them. / Because everyone is equal. / Because it is wrong. / I would stop them. / Tell them to stop. / Jump them. / Help the person getting bullied. / I do this anyways.

Did you learn any skills, such as respect or responsibility, to help you make your own decisions not based on Peer Pressure?

Post % Yes 80 % No 20 % No Answer 0

Thoughts Shared: I already do that. / I learned how to be more responsible. / Active responsibility. / Respect for self. / I learned to do what I think is right. / To respect others. / Responsibility. / To respect myself and my decisions. / I already know skills.

Which Character Count Trait would you most like the workshop to help you improve on? %Fairness Pre 9 %Responsibility Pre 33 %Citizenship Pre 24 Post: 5 Post: 20 Post: 55 %Trustworthiness Pre 24 %Caring Pre 14 %Respect Pre 14 Post: 10 Post: 5 Post 35 What is one thing you would do to make the world a better place?

Thoughts shared: Live wild and free. / Stop bullying. / Make weed legal. / Be a better person. / Do my part. / Peace. / Give kids a place to go if needed help like a boxing gym. / Kill snitches. / Get rid of judgements and stereotyping. / Not make it worse. / Peace. / Stop corruption. / Respect. / Help others. / Stop bullying.

What do you think about color?

What % gave more thought and shared them about color.

Pre 67% Post 65% Thoughts shared: Pre: Blue. / It’s cool. / That everyone is equal. / I think color is beautiful. / Yes. / That everything has color. / Black. / It’s cool. / Yes, I think red is a superior color. / Red color is the best. / I think it’s good. / I think color explains who you are. / I like them.

Post: Red is a superior color. / Everyone has different colors. / Color is pretty. / It is cool. / Red is powerful. / They are related. / I connect colors with emotion. / It’s all the same. / Black. / Blue. / No color matters. / It’s still beautiful. / Explains who you are.

My most important hope or dream is. . .

What % gave more thought to their Dreams becoming reality.

Pre 57% Post 95% Thoughts Shared: Pre: My dream is for all of my family to be successful in life. / Make good money. / Get out of Adobe. / To be successful. / Get off probation. / Go to college. / To be a good role model for my kids. / To stay out of jail. / Is to become a better person. / To get off parole. / Get a good job. / Boxing is my hope and dream is to be a soccer player. / To have enough money to do things I enjoy and have a nice car.

Post: To make enough money to survive. / Join the military. / My dream is working with El Chapo. / Work as a team. / To get out. / Make a lot of money and live in a big house. / To play basketball. / Having a lot of kids. / Is to be rich. / Good job. / Live to twenty five. / To provide for my family. / To have a family. / Be successful. / Family. / Have a nice house and car. / Making money. / To make clean money. / Being rich.

One thing I learned in workshop that will help me reach my dream is: Post 85% discovered something new in the workshop.

Thoughts Shared: That negative comes with positive. / Respect. / Perseverance. / To help and ask for help. / Leadership. / Teamwork towards goals. / Self-worth. / To be committed. / Dedication. / A negative situation can have a positive outcome. / Keep trying. / School. / Work towards it not giving up. / Keep working. / Be respectful. / The six pillar count.

What did you learn New in the workshop about yourself, that you did not know before?

Post 65% discovered something new in the workshop about yourself: Thoughts Shared: I’m capable of a lot of things. / I’m awesome. / How to focus on myself. / I’m a cool rare model. / I’m smart. / I’m not alone. / Keep working. / Mindfulness. / I’m able to succeed. / Citizenship. / I am not alone. / That I am nice. / I am a leader.

What did you learn New in the workshop about a classmate or friend?

Post 85% discovered something new about classmates or friends in the workshop Thoughts Shared: They’re comfortable talking in front of others. / I learned some of their fears. / That they can help me if I ask for it. / We have things in common. / Respect. / That they have the same fears. / That they have similar fears as mine. / Same fears. / Similar fears. / Help my peers. / They can be whatever they want. / I don’t have friends. / They have similar goals and dreams. / We have a hard time not talking. / We can all share something in common. / That they are always there no matter what.

Inspiring & empowering kids with the tools to make better life choices.. .

Thanks to RICO, 10 young lives from Adobe Juvenile Facility experienced their Possibilities.

This workshop took place on July 27-29 2017 - #11 of 20 Opening up possibilities for the young minds of Arizona’s youth for a brighter tomorrow.©

“Bridging Possibility” workshops.

Through stories, activities and artwork, Release the Fear’s Workshops will help students to:  Draw One’s Fears and Awaken Hopes and Dreams  Stimulate Creative Listening and Communication  Bridge Understanding  Discuss How Color Affects Us and Our Environment Senses  Heighten Visual Awareness of Our Environment  Turn Pain into Possibilities into Purpose.

The students are divided into groups or teams that they remain with throughout the workshop. In their small group, the students may be asked to complete an activity, to share responses, or to reflect on an exercise. Often times these groups can have students with different beliefs, various backgrounds, and even opposing gang affiliations.

The workshop will end with a group created painting to be displayed for the public.

Participant Responses Participants are asked to reflect on several of the activities and then share with the group.

These responses are written in their words without edit.

The following responses are from the students who range in ages from 15-17.

The students are asked to reflect on the following question: How do you think this activity could help you in your daily life (In School, Out of School, or In Your Career)?

Who am I?: Learned similarities. Similar type goals. You and the bully might be in similar situations. How you get treated. / Learn from each other. Teaches what everyone. Learn. Being respectful. Learn what to do. Similar.

Making friends. Both human. Know they we are similar in some way.

Creative story telling: That every human being has something in common. Your friends who you hang with. That you have a weakness and so does the bully. That in life no one is better than anyone. / We got different ways of expressing ourselves. Different ways of learning. Character counts I'll help stop bullying. Showing them and using them. / A lot of stories involve the same things. Don't judge a book by its cover. Walk away from the situation.

Handle whatever is thrown your way.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: Listening skills, cooperation. Listening to teacher and cooperating/peers. By listening what they had to say. Cooperating with society. / Communication. Talking to others. We will be able to speak up. Meet new people. / Communicating listening. You can use it to learn listen. Cause you could argue your belief. By helping you to learn.

Mirror Work: Look at Yourself in the eyes (ONLY) and tell yourself that you love or like yourself just the way you are: It makes me feel great. / It makes me feel special and thankful for being in this world. / Good. / Savage, happy. / Good, blessed. / I feel blessed. / Feel good/confident.

Hero: Who is Your Hero and Why do you think are they important? What characteristics or qualities, would you or do you, look for in a Hero?: My tata. Because he's the type of man I want to be. The 6 pillars. / My mom and dad. Because they are my role models. / Family. Without them I don't know where I will be. / My mother. / Leadership. / Grandpa. He has come into my life and he is very good. Respect and Trustworthiness. / He has been keeping me out of trouble. Someone nice, good safe.

Through the Hoops: Team work/ team effort citizenship.

Work together on a school project. / Including everybody. Being a good citizen of the great US. / Working together. Help each other out. We can figure something out. We will respect each other. / Friendship.

Friendship, trust and help. By teaching friendship. Learn to trust.

Seeing Beyond: Skills or Tools Learned: Physics using brain. Science because your learning how the mind works. If you were blind. / Imagination. Test because you need to study. To try not to get instead in life. / How to be creative. Art because you would have to be creative. Use it to make things more exciting.

Drawing one’s Fears, Hopes, and Dreams and Sharing: To know what you need and want. To get and work towards your degree. To let them know it's wrong and makes them stupid. Help with your life goal. / Using our minds. To draw and color to get better. It would tell them to not but that person. Practice makes perfect. / Different people have different dreams. By realizing all people have fears and dreams. To motivate them to not bully. To never give up.

Reflective Take Away Assignment: Understanding and respect. Yes people need help time to time. Respect is the answer. / Understanding others. Be able to work together and understand. Listen to peers. / You get more giving then receiving. Never give less than you take. Learned to give more than you expect.

Write about a time when you were trustworthy or caring and helped someone else in a positive way. How did if feel afterward? Describe the experience below. Then draw a picture on the back of what the experience looked like: Helped someone move. / It felt good because I was able to help that person out and make them happy. / Helped my brother learn how to ride a bike. Then learned how to drive. / I babysat for my friend while she went to work. I felt good and trustworthy that she trusts me. / I stayed home for 8 weeks because my lil brother got shot twice in the leg and back. / I showed trustworthiness when my mom told me to take care of my sister. / When I was caring for my teacher because she went through a hard time in life. It felt really good that I was proud of myself. I like when she drops stuff I would go help her out. / They told me to come and help with the trench and when I did I felt good.

Inspiring & empowering kids with the tools to make better life choices.. .

Funded By: RICO Location: Adobe Juvenile Facility 100% Male

0% Female

Date: June 27-29, 2017

Ages 15-17

Do you think others (Kids my age, older & younger, Adults) have the same Fear as I do?

Pre %YES 50 %NO 40 %Other 10 Post %YES 86 %NO 14 %Other 0 Rate this statement: You feel comfortable speaking in front of others.

Pre % Not at all 10 % Sometimes 60 % All the Time 30 Post % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 71 % All the Time 29 Rate this statement: I believe I can make my hopes and/or dreams come true.

Pre % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 20 % All the Time 80 Post % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 0 % All the Time 100 Rate this statement: I respect my own decisions even when dealing with peer pressure.

Pre % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 10 % All the Time 90 Post % Not at all 0 % Sometimes 14 % All the Time 86 Complete this statement: I am trustworthy and see myself as a Follower. Equal, Leader Pre % Follower 0 % Equal 20 % Leader 80 Post % Follower 0 % Equal 14 % Leader 86 Have you ever been bullied? % Yes 40 % No 60 % No Answer 0 Have you ever seen someone being bullied? % Yes 80 % No 20 % No Answer 0 Did you do anything? % Yes 50 % No 30

% No Answer 20

Did you learn something in the workshop that will help you deal with bullying?

Post % Yes 57 % No 29 % No Answer 14 Thoughts Shared: To treat others the way you would lie to be treated. / Stay wise, stay big, stay ahead. / I already knew. / To talk to them.

After attending the character education workshop and learning about compassion, if you saw someone being bullied, would you do something?

Post % Yes 86 % No 14 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: Because that isn't right. / Try to address the person. / Hell yeah. / It is not right. / Fight them.

Did you learn any skills, such as respect or responsibility, to help you make your own decisions not based on Peer Pressure?

Post % Yes 86 % No 14 % No Answer 0 Thoughts Shared: Walk away.

Which Character Count Trait would you most like the workshop to help you improve on? %Fairness Pre 0 %Responsibility Pre 25 %Citizenship Pre 7 %Trustworthiness Pre 25 %Caring Pre 25 %Respect Pre 25 What is one thing you would do to make the world a better place?

What % gave more thought and shared them about making the world a better place.

Pre % 70 Thoughts Shared: Pre: Help the homeless. / Peace. / Teach kids about law. / Clean up. / To have hope in others and help them out. Also be very kind. / Stop the drugs. / No poverty What do you think about color?

What % gave more thought and shared them about color.

Pre % 70 Post % 71 Thoughts Shared: Pre: Very unique. / Yellow means happy, blue means calm. / It is something the whole world uses to judge. / It is amazing. / Purple. / To be responsible and be a really positive role model to others. / Post: Color represents a lot of different things. / Just go through it. / Use to express self. / Color is everything. / To express myself. .

My most important hope or dream is. . .

What % gave more thought to their Dreams becoming reality.

Pre % 100 Post % 100 Thoughts Shared: Pre: To become a radiologist. / Get rich or die trying. / Get out of this place. / Dream. / Be a rap god. / Go pro or dirtbikes. / Play in the MLB. / That I want to be a good uncle for my nieces and nephew. / Dream. / To make my body stronger.

Post: That I am a good uncle. / To become a radiologist. / To have a nice car. / To become a marine. / Success. / Becoming a chef. / Becoming successful. / Dirt bike riding.

One thing I learned in workshop that will help me reach my dream is: Post % 100 discovered something new in the workshop.

Thoughts Shared: Patience. / Don't give up. / Respect others. / Respect. / Take puntian. / Compassion and respect. / To practice at something.

What did you learn in workshop about yourself, that you did not know before?

Post % 29 discovered something new in the workshop to improve: Thoughts Shared: I try. / I am a good person.

What did you learn New in the workshop about a classmate or friend?

Post % 71 discovered something new about classmates or friends in the workshop Thoughts Shared: They are a lot like me. / A lot. / We had the same fear. / Everyone has different dreams and hopes. / That they are kind.

Thank you RICO for believing in our mission and vision. For your understanding that each and every child is deserving to be inspired and empower with the tools to make better life choices. Today because of your support, they are 180 more youth that are much closer to finding their gifts and they are able to share it with the world around them.

Most sincerely,

Robert J Miley CEO and Founder

Office- 302 W. Monroe- in Downtown Phoenix Mailing-332 W. Lynwood Phoenix, AZ 85003 info@release the fear.org www.releasethefear.org