L.O.R.T.E. (Levels of Response to Traumatic Events)
A Vital Aid in Serving Children of Incarcerated Parents
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Joyce Dixson-Haskett has worked with and advocated for children of prisoners all over the country. These children are hurting, angry and feel misunderstood by the people they live and interact with daily. There hasn't been much information available to aid family members, teachers, lay people, professionals and others in understanding and working with this unique popoulation. In LORTE we have an effective tool in understanding and managing the design and implementation of programs for this group. We cannot undo the hurt, pain, suffering or embarrassment these children have had to endure. But, we can equip them with an effective tool that they will be able to always rely on . That tool is resiliency.
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About the Book
Joyce Dixson killed a man. As she stood in the courtroom and listened to the Judge issue the verdict, bewildered, she thought: "How could my life have come to this?" The next thing she thought was: "What is going to happen to my children?"
Her children were just two children in millions, who are still living with parents in prison. There wasn't much information available on this population when she went to prison. However, Levels of Response to Traumatic Events is a tool that will equip family, lay people and professionals alike in effectively helping and working with children of incarcerated parents.
LORTE is:
- A tool that describes the journey the children will take; and the stops they will make along the way
- A tool that tracks, defines and explains adverse behavior
- A tool that allows the youth, caregiver and professional to identify where the youth is in the cycle
- A way to simplify the task of creating effective treatment goals
About the Author
Joyce Dixson-Haskett is a front-runner in the advocacy for children of incarcerated parents. Her clinical model, Levels of Response to Traumatic Events, (LORTE) is described as “The Most Sensible Approach in Assisting Children with Incarcerated Parents. She has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan, and currently lives in Michigan.