Technology-based Training Tool for PHAT Life

The technology-based training tool will train facilitators to deliver the behavioral health intervention PHAT Life, which is an innovative HIV/STI, substance use, and mental health intervention for juvenile offenders. The training tool reviews each of PHAT Life's 8 sessions. The curriculum targets broad psychosocial factors implicated in HIV/STI-risk behavior, including promoting positive attitudes toward HIV/STI prevention, self-efficacy to reduce risk, and less substance misuse and sexual risk taking. Content emphasizes the importance of emotion regulation skills to manage strong feelings, uses goal setting and training in positive thought processes to plan ahead, encourages recognition of personal responsibility in future outcomes, and helps youth identify strategies and behaviors to accomplish short- and long-term goals.