Course Orientation Introduction

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 Day 1 Agenda: Setting the Tone for Success

• Program Introduction
   
• Overview of RADL: Respect. Accountability. Discipline. Love.
   
• Group Guidelines & Expectations
   
• Icebreaker Activity: "Your Story Isn’t Over"
   

1. Manage Your Emotions, Manage Your Mind
   Learn how to take control of your thoughts and feelings before they take control of you.
    
2. Break Your Cycle
   Understand the patterns holding you back—and how to create new ones that move you forward.
    
3. Don’t Get Caught in the Legal System
   Real talk about how one bad decision can change your life. Learn how to stay free and focused.
    
4. Avoid Negative Interaction with the Legal System
   Learn how to handle pressure, deal with conflict, and stay out of trouble.
    
5. Create a Positive Plan for Your Life
   Start designing a life you’re proud of—on purpose, with purpose.
    
6. Emotional Intelligence
   Learn to recognize your emotions, manage your reactions, and relate better to others.
    
7. Be an Inspiration
   Someone is watching you. Learn how to lead by example—whether you know it or not.
    
8. Be a Positive Motivator
   Lift others up. Positivity is power—use it to change your circle and your life.
    
9. Be Honest No Matter the Consequences
   Integrity builds trust and character. Real strength comes from telling the truth.
    
10. Take Accountability
    Own your actions—good or bad. Growth starts when you stop blaming others.
     
11. Be Willing to Listen
    You can’t learn if you’re not listening. Wisdom starts with being open to guidance.
     
12. Don’t Be a Hot Head
    Cool heads make smart decisions. Learn how to respond, not react.
     

• Group Discussion: What Hit You the Most Today?
   
• Journal Prompt: “The version of me I want to become...”
   
• Closing Words & Encouragement

 Day 2 Agenda: Setting the Tone for Success

1. Help Them Grow to Be Better
   Your words and actions have power. Learn how to lift others as you climb.
    
2. Show Up When You’re Supposed To
   Responsibility starts with being dependable. Your presence shows your priorities.
    
3. Stay Away from Toxic People
   Not everyone wants the best for you. Learn how to spot and avoid bad energy.
    
4. Be Different
   Don’t follow the crowd—lead it. Stand out by making wise, bold choices.
    
5. Be Willing to Listen
   Growth happens when you stop talking and start taking things in.
    
6. Listen Before You Speak
   Think first, speak with purpose. You’ll be surprised how much this earns you respect.
    
7. Always Be Kind
   Being kind doesn’t make you weak—it makes you wise, respected, and remembered.
    
8. No Fighting
   Violence creates more problems than it solves. Learn smarter ways to deal with conflict.
    
9. Try to Understand the Other Person
   Even when you disagree, take time to see where someone is coming from. It changes everything.
    
10. Be Iron That Sharpens Others
    Surround yourself with people who challenge you to grow—and be that person for someone else.
     
11. Don’t Put On a Show and Go to Jail
    What’s real isn’t always loud. Don’t throw your future away trying to impress the wrong people.
     
12. Dress for Court (Life Lesson)
    First impressions matter. If you ever have to stand before a judge, let them see someone who takes life seriously—not someone playing a role. Dress and carry yourself with self-respect.
     

• Group Discussion: “What did today teach me about how I represent myself?”
   
• Journal Prompt: "If someone followed my example, where would I be leading them?"
   
• Closing Encouragement: The way you walk through the world speaks louder than your words—make it count.