Positive Impact utilizes the curriculum “Thinking for a Change” to explore effective ways of thinking and decision making.  This course is composed of three components:  cognitive self-change, social skills, and problem solving skills.  Cognitive self-change teaches participants a concrete process for self-reflection aimed at uncovering antisocial thoughts, feelings, attitudes, and beliefs.  Social skills instruction prepares participants to engage in pro-social interactions based on self-understanding and consideration of the impact of their actions on others.  Problem solving skills integrates the two previous interventions to provide participants with an explicit step-by-step process for addressing challenging and stressful real life situations.

The mentoring program provides a structured, supervised environment for juveniles to learn personal accountability for decisions, build self-esteem, and promote character development, using a blended format of face-to face and e-mentoring. The program is designed to empower youth in high-risk situations to achieve their maximum potential by providing a supportive environment comprised of dedicated mentors. The length of the program is six months, culminating with a graduation ceremony for those who successfully complete the program.   Participants meet once weekly and the target population is youth ages 13 to 18.