Programs offered at
Clay County Detention Facility
Active Parenting: The program has a 3.2 rating from the National Registry of Evidence Based
Programs and Practices. The first program is designed for parents of children ages 2 to 12. The
program teaches parents how to raise a child by using encouragement, building the child’s selfesteem and creating a relationship with the child based on active listening; honest
communication and problem solving. The second program is for parents of teenagers. The
program covers common topics to include, drugs, sexuality and violence. Parents learn ways to
help their teen become young adults and address these topics with positive communication.
Parents are taught to use natural and logical consequences to reduce irresponsibility and
unacceptable behavior.
Anger Management: is an eight (8) week course that meets for one and half hours once a week.
This class gives the student tools to find other ways of dealing with stressful situations and how
to slow down and think before having an episode of raging anger.
Batterer’s Intervention: This program is modeled after the Duluth Model of Control and Power.
The program is designed to teach the abusers non-controlling alternatives to violent/controlling
behaviors. The Power and Control Wheel/Equality Wheels and Control Logs is used in the
curriculum.
This program has 24 lessons that is an hour each. Due to the time constraints and releasing of
inmates, this program meets twice a week.
Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous- is available to males and females. These
programs are taught by volunteers. We have our own N/A Chapter entitled Inside Recovery.
Art Class- This class is to help inmates express their feelings through Art. We encourage free
drawing, and coloring. We have some inmates who are very talented and offer assistance to
others wishing to learn different techniques.
Bible Studies- is available to males and females and is taught by volunteers.
Embroidery Program- This program teaches the female inmates how to embroider shirts, caps
and other projects. This program gives them skills to help them obtain employment or open their
own business in embroidery.
Engraving Program- This program teaches male inmates on how to engrave on metal, plastic and
glass. This program gives them the necessary skills to be able to secure employment or start
their own business in engraving.
Life Skills- is an 8 week class that meets for one hour once a week. This class teaches:
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Resume Writing;
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Interviewing;
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Dressing for Success;
Letter of Explanation-how to talk about your record;
Doing your homework-researching the company; and
Basic financial information

There are two classes in money management, i.e opening checking and savings accounts as well
as budgeting.
GED- is currently taught through Orange Park Adult Education. The instructor comes in
Monday through Thursday and teaches both men and women.
Safe Staff Food Handler’s Certificate: It is for those who work in the kitchen and wish to get
their certificate. They are required to take a test before getting their certification. They are
trained by the kitchen staff.
Soul Transformation: This class is 6 weeks in length and meets once a week. This class is
designed to help you make positive changes through the teaching of God. This class is taught by
the Chaplain.
Substance Abuse: Eight Week class that will meet for 2 hours. The class will give inmates tools
to help them live a drug free life. The classes will be:
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Brain Development
Addiction discussion
Recognizing stressors
Tips for avoiding relapse
Making a daily plan-part of the plan will be journaling every day.

Thinking for Change (“T4C”) is a cognitive–behavioral therapy (“CBT”) program that includes
cognitive restructuring, social skills development, and the development of problem-solving
skills. T4C stresses interpersonal communication skills development and confronts thought
patterns that can lead to problematic behaviors. The program has three components: cognitive
self-change, social skills, and problem-solving skills. Lessons on cognitive self-change provide
participants with a thorough process for self-reflection concentrated on uncovering antisocial
thoughts, feelings, attitudes, and beliefs. Social skills lessons prepare participants to engage in
prosocial interactions based on self-understanding and awareness of the impact that their actions
may have on others. Finally, problem-solving skills integrate the two other components and
provide participants with a step-by-step process to address challenges and stressful situations
they may encounter.T4C is a cognitive behavioral program.

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