The F.I.R.S.T. Program
“Families Integrating Respect Safety and Trust”
The FIRST Program is a specialized program designed for adolescents who have been referred to the juvenile probation department for Assault Family Violence offenses and whom struggle with family dysfunction, repeat conflict and poor communication skills. With the FIRST program, adolescents and their families will be provided with the tools and resources to build a healthy relationship. The FIRST program will hold adolescents accountable for their behaviors and strive to enhance family functioning by improving family system accountability, self-control skills, decision-making skills, and adolescent –parent interactions.