Course Descriptions

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Leaving behind gang life is not just about physical separation—it’s about rewiring the mindset, breaking old loyalties, and learning to create a new identity. This course provides a safe, self-reflective space to explore the psychological grip of gang culture and the challenges of leaving it behind. Through personal insight exercises and real-world strategies, participants will learn how to detach from destructive influences, build a support system outside of gang ties, and step into a new life with purpose and confidence. 

Reentering the workforce after incarceration presents unique challenges, from explaining gaps in employment to understanding professional workplace expectations. This course provides step-by-step guidance on job applications, interviews, workplace conduct, communication skills, and handling conflicts professionally. Participants will learn how to present themselves with confidence, navigate work environments, and establish a strong foundation for long-term employment success while avoiding common mistakes that can derail job opportunities. 

Living in a confined space with others can create power struggles, control dynamics, and emotional conflicts that impact daily life. This course helps incarcerated women identify toxic power cycles and develop strategies for fostering mutual respect, effective communication, and emotional intelligence in shared living spaces. Through self-reflection and practical exercises, participants will learn how to set boundaries, de-escalate conflicts, and create healthier room dynamics that promote growth and personal peace inside prison. 

Prison culture operates under a different set of rules that often don’t translate to the outside world. This course helps individuals unlearn destructive survival tactics, rethink old belief systems, and prepare for a mindset shift upon release. Participants will explore how prison politics shape behavior, influence interactions, and create barriers to personal growth. Through guided reflection and real-world strategies, they will gain the tools to develop independent thinking, redefine their identity, and transition into society with a mindset that supports success and stability. 

Incarceration often fosters unhealthy codependent relationships influenced by prison politics, survival tactics, and emotional attachments that can create long-term challenges. This course helps incarcerated women recognize toxic patterns, develop emotional independence, and break free from relationships rooted in manipulation, dependency, and control. Through self-awareness exercises, participants will learn how to establish self-worth, build positive connections, and reclaim personal power without relying on prison hierarchies or unhealthy emotional bonds. 

 Dating after incarceration comes with new challenges—from adjusting to personal freedom to understanding modern relationships and setting boundaries. This course helps individuals build healthy, fulfilling relationships by addressing self-worth, emotional vulnerability, trust-building, and recognizing red flags. Participants will explore communication skills, dating expectations, and navigating intimacy in a way that prioritizes emotional well-being and long-term relationship success. 

 Many returning citizens struggle with the pressure to make up for lost time, take shortcuts, or rush success after release. This course focuses on building a stable, sustainable, and balanced life while avoiding high-risk decisions that can lead back to incarceration. Participants will learn how to set realistic goals, manage time and finances wisely, establish healthy routines, and resist external pressures to "catch up" overnight. The emphasis is on long-term success, emotional resilience, and steady progress toward rebuilding a meaningful life.