22SS099A-KM - H.E.A.T. (Habilitation Empowerment Accountability Treatment)

H.E.A.T. is a holistic, afro centric, strength based, trauma informed model that emphasizes a positive and engaging approach to treatment. This manualized intervention targets African American males, age 18- 29 with involvement in the criminal justice system. The holistic approach of H.E.A.T. focuses on treating the complete person by addressing spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, environmental, and experiential factors that influence one’s sense of self, behaviors, and choices. The curriculum seeks to validate life experiences and help the client address and resolve emotional and psychological issues that have shaped his self-image, behavior, and lifestyle choices. H.E.A.T. is spreading across the country. It is the only culturally responsive intervention of its kind in the country.