May 3, 2022

Douglas County

7 Tips for Supporting a Returning CitizenJanuary 4, 2023
According to a report from 2015, over 640,000 people return home from incarceration each year. However, due to legal, geographical, and other barriers, many ex-prisoners find it difficult to adjust to civilian life, with many re-offending and returning to prison within the first 3 years. With a solid support system, returning citizens will find themselves… Continue reading 7 Tips for Supporting a Returning Citizen
Meet George SmithNovember 14, 2022
Meet George Smith, a born-and-raised Californian, a drug and alcohol counselor with a passion for working with youth, and the founder of a non-profit called Authors Inside that provides services to help incarcerated individuals learn how to write and tell their stories. He is also a former recipient of a double-life prison sentence. Early Life… Continue reading Meet George Smith
The Opposite Of Addiction Is Not Sobriety, It Is Connection!April 28, 2022
There are two separate groups that become addicted to chemicals. (1) Those who came from functional homes, where as a child they received their hierarchy of emotional needs and (2) those that didn’t. The majority of the addicted filling our jails and prisons, come from distracted homes where they were disconnected from the life force… Continue reading The Opposite Of Addiction Is Not Sobriety, It Is Connection!
The Efficacy of Self-directed CBT ProgramingApril 28, 2022
Download White Paper Abstract The implementation of traditional group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is accompanied by numerous challenges. Manualized cognitive behavioral therapy (MCBT) curriculum overcomes these challenges. A study sponsored by the National Institute of Justice (Duwe, 2017) found programs that increase prosocial support reduce recidivism and program costs. One of the clear advantages of… Continue reading The Efficacy of Self-directed CBT Programing
ACCI Research Paper is Published in American Jails MagazineApril 28, 2022
The American Jail Association is the largest member association for practitioners and administrations in America. They represent the collective voice to better help address the needs of jails across the country. ACCI’s recent research paper entitled: The Efficacy of Self-Directed CBT Program was published in the American Jail Magazine. You can find the article on page 40… Continue reading ACCI Research Paper is Published in American Jails Magazine

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