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Specific Program Content and Structure
10. Attach a copy of the weekly program schedule. List and briefly describe: (a) the different
program activities (see survey Q# 19 for examples of specific activities), and (b) the
intended result or objective of each activity [Source: inmate interviews, observations,
program documents]. Include the following:
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Provide a title and brief description of the activity.
How many hours weekly do inmates participate in each activity? How often do they meet?
Describe a few examples of program content fiom lesson plans, printed program
descriptions, observations or interviews (i.e., what do they do and how do they do it?)
For each activity or group, what is the intended result or objective? (i.e., what change in
inmate attitudes or behaviors is expected)?
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According to the Inmate Handbook, while in Phase I, each inmate is required to: 1 .) Not
work off the block until given permission by his primary DATS and is in Phase 111; 2.) Complete
an intake application and all consent forms with their assigned DATS; 3.) complete a psychosocial
assessment with their DATS; 4.) Complete a Step 1 Prep and Step 2 prep with assistance form his
“Big Buddy” and reviews it with their assigned DATS, then it will be shared with peers; 5.)
Maintain a positive attitude and behavior, specifically towards recovery, no tardiness or
absenteeism fiom groups or specialty groups, and performs block duties regularly; 6.) No major
misconducts while in Phase I; 7.) Positive housing and work reports, 8.) Be familiar with the TC
philosophy and rules when asked by any staffmember, 9.) Read the TC Handbook; 10.) Attend
weekly drug and alcohol education groups and home/therapy groups as well as other scheduled
groups; 11.) Be in Phase I for a minimum of 30 days, and only one 15 day extension may be
granted, extending this phase a maximum of 45 days; 12.) Pursue educational goals while on the
TC, but must postpone vocational training until permitted to return by his primary DATS; 13.)
May participate in religious services as long as he also participates in all required groups; and 14.)
He may participate in organized sports as provided by the Activities Department with the
approval of his primary DATS.
While in Phase n, each inmate is required to: 1 .) Prepare, write, and present a DATS approved
seminar to his home group; 2.) Write his life story, have it reviewed by DATS, present it to his
home group and receive feedback fiom them, and then DATS will review the peer feedback with
the inmate and begin to help the inmate develop appropriate change objectives; 3.) Share
appropriately in therapeutic groups, chair the morning meeting, and attend all evening 12-step
meetings; 4.) Complete at least 2 of the following specialized groups: Anger/Stress Management,
Codependency, and Relapse Prevention; 5.) Maintain a positive attitude and behavior specifkalty
towards recovery, no tardiness, no absenteeism fiom groups or specialty groups, etc.; 6.)
Maintain good housing and work reports; 7.) Be available for expeditor/ramrod positions; 8.)
Help others through selfdisclosure and confronting inappropriate behavior and attitudes; 9.) Be in
Phase I1 for a minimum of 4 months and a maximum of 8 months; 10.) Continue to attend drug
and alcohol education, home groups, and all other scheduled activities; 1 1 .) Mer completing
Phase I1 requirements 1-3, he will be eligible to enroll in vocational training or college courses
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been published by the Department. Opinions or points of view expressed are those of the author(s)
and do not necessarily reflect the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.