The overarching principle of the T.R.U.S.T. program is the “Cultural Equation”: History + Culture = Values. Values determine lifestyle and behavior
The T.R.U.S.T. recognizes that the challenges of a successful re-entry into society require inclusion, equity, education, employment, empowerment and opportunity. Therefore it is important that we build a bridge between the internal prison community and the external community. This connection allows area-specific professionals to stimulate and assist the transformation that incarcerated men must go through, in order to make a successful transition to a non-incarcerated life. To this end, the T.R.U.S.T. serves the following internal (inside San Quentin) and external (in the outside community) objectives on a consistent basis:
Internal
TRUST Curriculum 2012-2013
Orientation
I. Internal Work
A. Self Assessment and Self Evaluation
B. Self Esteem and Self Image
C. Cultural Equation
D. Human Development
E. Old Values/Crime; Code of the Streets/Associations
F. Anger Management
G. Independence, Responsibility and Restitution/Restorative Justice
II. Health
A. Substance Abuse Awareness and Physical Health
B. Substance Abuse Lifestyle and Treatment Upon Release
C. Preventative Health Care: Nutrition/Fitness
D. Sexual Health
E. Medical Rights
III. Relationships
A. Sex, Gender, Relationships:
B. Communication/Active Listening/Conflict Resolution, Mindfulness
C. Family and Parenting Skills/Family Reunification
IV. Organizational Skills/In the Workplace
A. Work Ethics, Goal Setting, Time Management
B. Decision Making, Leadership, Group Dynamics
C. Language and Technical Literacy
V. Parole Preparation
A. Pre-prison Phase That Led to Crime
B. What Done While in Prison, Parole Plan
C. Mock Hearing
VI. Re-entry
A. Asset Mapping and Community Marketability
B. Housing and Money in Re-entry
C. Community Building and Activism
The T.R.U.S.T. recognizes that the challenges of a successful re-entry into society require inclusion, equity, education, employment, empowerment and opportunity. Therefore it is important that we build a bridge between the internal prison community and the external community. This connection allows area-specific professionals to stimulate and assist the transformation that incarcerated men must go through, in order to make a successful transition to a non-incarcerated life. To this end, the T.R.U.S.T. serves the following internal (inside San Quentin) and external (in the outside community) objectives on a consistent basis:
Internal
- To constructively utilize the membership and outside resources to promote better self-worth and a more positive attitude through interaction with others. One way we do this is through acting as role models.
- To initiate and develop projects that assist our fellow T.R.U.S.T. Fellows and/or their families through group counseling, positive interactions, workshops, seminars, lectures and whatever means are available for T.R.U.S.T. Fellows to give or receive assistance.
- To initiate and maintain communication with individuals, the National Trust organization, as well as Federal, State, Local and Private agencies for the purpose of sharing information, support and enlightenment.
- To review the functions of T.R.U.S.T. Affiliates in other prisons and communities through the informal exchange of ideas, techniques, and advice.
- To function as an Advisory Body to interested parties who desire to interact with the San Quentin T.R.U.S.T. Fellows.
- To assist and encourage T.R.U.S.T. Fellows, individuals, and T.R.U.S.T. Affiliates to the extent of our available resources.
- To accept, raise and disperse funding for carrying out San Quentin T.R.U.S.T. events and functions.
TRUST Curriculum 2012-2013
Orientation
I. Internal Work
A. Self Assessment and Self Evaluation
B. Self Esteem and Self Image
C. Cultural Equation
D. Human Development
E. Old Values/Crime; Code of the Streets/Associations
F. Anger Management
G. Independence, Responsibility and Restitution/Restorative Justice
II. Health
A. Substance Abuse Awareness and Physical Health
B. Substance Abuse Lifestyle and Treatment Upon Release
C. Preventative Health Care: Nutrition/Fitness
D. Sexual Health
E. Medical Rights
III. Relationships
A. Sex, Gender, Relationships:
B. Communication/Active Listening/Conflict Resolution, Mindfulness
C. Family and Parenting Skills/Family Reunification
IV. Organizational Skills/In the Workplace
A. Work Ethics, Goal Setting, Time Management
B. Decision Making, Leadership, Group Dynamics
C. Language and Technical Literacy
V. Parole Preparation
A. Pre-prison Phase That Led to Crime
B. What Done While in Prison, Parole Plan
C. Mock Hearing
VI. Re-entry
A. Asset Mapping and Community Marketability
B. Housing and Money in Re-entry
C. Community Building and Activism
