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the GED exam to cooking, counseling for psychological problems, and
physical exercise - all of which are intended to produce a maturing
young woman able to function in her chosen environment upon
completion of the course.
Specific Activities:
1. Bible studies and prayer are foundational as a means of
stabilizing grace for professing believers. Bible classes and
personal growth classes will be offered throughout the program.
2. Counseling by experienced staff and outside professionals will be
employed periodically to discover the root causes of dysfunctional
behavior and to determine appropriate healing
courses of action.
3. Worship and personal testimony by the residents will be shared in
outside gatherings.
The ability to know God in the midst of difficult circumstances and
to share the reality of His
healing power is a critical factor in the restorative process. It is
also a means of reaching others with both the gospel message as well
as those young woman who have been abused and
as yet have not shared their enormous burden with other believers.
4. A program of regular physical exercise will be followed on a
daily basis suited to the individual needs of each resident. This
will include group sports and individual activities such as jogging
and calisthenics. Good physical conditioning is of benefit to soul
as well as body.
5. Social activities such as picnics, youth rallies, and church
outings will be scheduled
periodically to help the resident learn to function in more varied
social situations. It will also
help the counselor to evaluate the progress toward re-entry into
unsheltered society.
6. Tutoring for the GED exam will be provided for those without high
school diplomas. One of
the goals for each graduate is to be able to find and hold a job.
Moreover, the GED is needed to enroll in technical schools and other
colleges. This tutoring will be offered at appropriate
intervals leading up to the exam date.
7. Instruction in cooking will be provided in the course of the
program as each resident participates in the preparing and serving
of meals.
Note: All of the
above involve the individual and staff except where outside parties
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