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Ambassador curriculum learning objectives

UnitObjective(s)
Unit 1Examine periods in US history, including slavery, that have led directly to inequalities in our current system of mass incarceration
Unit 2Describe how the dehumanization of certain groups of people in the US makes it possible, and acceptable, to target and warehouse (and sometimes cage) them
Unit 3Explain the varied ways in which the prison environment harms both prison residents and staff
Unit 4Develop a legacy project to implement change in your correctional facility
Unit 5Understand how incarceration often damages the family bonds which are crucial components of identity, humanity and successful reentry
Unit 6Understand the long-term and profound impacts that acts of kindness can have
Unit 7Examine the benefits of learning from other prison systems (such Norway and Northern Ireland) where systemic change has often been gradual and painful
Immersion program in Norway and narrative workshopRecognize your personal values and how they motivate your work in corrections and your Ambassador Legacy Project
Evaluate how the Norwegian correctional system differs from the US system and identify values, procedures or programs that the US could adopt from Norway
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