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tasks, the inmate must receive a favorable vote fiom Phase I11 and IV members in order to
advance to the next level.
Phase I1 is approximately three and a halfmonths long. Responsibilities include:
Accept the responsibilities of a Big Brother, if selected
Work and advance in all identsed educational goals
Focus on shortcomings identified in Phase I, begin a journal and share with family
members. While sharing with f d y members, the family member must discuss how they
are working on turning those shortcomings into positive qualities
Required to chair 3 committees for at least 20 day terms.
In order to advance fiom Phase I1 to Phase III, the inmate will demonstrate progress in
reaching educational goals. The inmate must study toward getting their GED. If they have already
received their GED, they must develop goals towards higher education or vocationdtechnical
training program. The inmate must also be active in the Spiritual program, while working on Step
4 and 5. They must share Step 5 with a family member who has successhlly completed the step.
They also must have satisfactorily completed terms on 3 committees. In addition the inmate must
receive a favorable vote family members in Phase 111 and IV, and their counselor. Phase I11 is
approximately three and a halfmonths long. Phase 3 includes the following responsibilities:
Serving as a peer counselor to the Orientation group as needed
Responsible to serve on either the Haircut or Orientation Committee
Continue to explore options of higher/technical/vocational education
Must design a departure or Exit plan and present it to staff for approval
Work on steps 6 and 7 of the 12 Step Program
Provide guidance to others on Jericho Rules and Tools
Possibly develop new tools with staff approval
Continue work on steps 1,2,and 3 of the 12 step program, develop relationships and
support fiom NNAA attendees and Jericho alumni
The inmate will put themselves in a Cod-ont and Challenge Meeting
The inmate will participate in a Hold Back Group.
In order to advance fiom Phase I11 to Phase IV an inmate must have a staff approved
Department or Exit Plan, this plan has to be signed by a staff member. Each inmate applying for
Phase advancement is required to have documentation of specific changes made in outside
relationships with family or significant others, their purpose in We, and their stand on life, in
addition to where they are in recovery. They must document one experience in teaching the
proper use of Jericho tools. And once again receive a favorable vote by Phase 111, Phase IV and
group members. Phase IV Responsibilities include:
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Deliver a full seminar including a bibliography
Review Haircuts and assist in designating Helping Measures for the identified Haircuts
Using packet entitled “Gentle Path through the 12 Steps,” work Steps 8 and 9
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been published by the Department. Opinions or points of view expressed are those of the author(s)
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