Section 12 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Prosocial Activities and Strength-Based Approaches(1) Prosocial activities shall be integrated into programming to align with the expectations outlined in Section 11. Prosocial activities shall be individualized to meet the needs of each participant.(2) Examples of prosocial activities may include, but are not limited to, yoga, meditation, praying, exercising, volunteer work, cooking, coaching, engaging in outdoor sport activities, playing a musical instrument, joining a support group, and chairing self-help meetings.(3) Strength-based approaches, such as those that focus on an individual's self-determination and strength, shall be used in case management. Specialty Courts staff shall adhere to the following components of strength-based case management: (a) Utilizing strengths-based assessments to identify a participant's abilities and strengths;(b) Coordinating community resources to address the individual needs of the participant;(c) Person-centered planning, emphasizing the participant's focused goal(s) to elicit buy-in; and(d) Building a strong professional relationship for collaboration.(4) Examples of strength-based approaches may include, but are not limited to, utilizing person-centered or recovery-centered language, focusing on relationship building and collaboration, building capacity based on individual strengths, creating and sustaining familial support, practicing transparency and honesty, intentionally focusing on inclusion and diversity, etc.Ky. Admin. P. Ct. Justice. 12
Amended by Order 2016-02, eff. 2/12/2016; prior amendments eff. 3/23/2010 (Order 2010-05);7/30/2009 (Order 2009-07); adopted by Order 2006-01, eff. 1/9/2006; amended by Order 2022-50, eff. 3/1/2023; amended by order 2024-37, December 12, 2024, effective 1/1/2025.