The overarching principle of the T.R.U.S.T. program is the “Cultural Equation”:

History + Culture = Values

Values determine lifestyle and behavior

TRUST Curriculum 2011-2012

Orientation

I.   Internal Work
Self Assessment and Self Evaluation
        Self Esteem and Self Image
Cultural Equation
Human Development
Old Values/Crime; Code of the Streets/Associations
Anger Management
Independence, Responsibility and Restitution/Restorative Justice

II.  Health
Substance Abuse Awareness and Physical Health
    B. Substance Abuse Lifestyle and Treatment Upon Release
    C. Preventative Health Care: Nutrition/Fitness
    D. Sexual/Reproductive Health

III. Relationships
Sex, Gender, Relationships: Session 1
        Sex, Gender, Relationships: Session 2
Communication/Active Listening/Conflict Resolution
Family and Parenting Skills/Family Reunification

IV. Organizational Skills/In the Workplace
    A. Work Ethics
    B. Goal Setting
    C.Time Management
Decision Making
Leadership
Group Dynamics
Language and Technical Literacy

 Parole Preparation
    A. Pre-prison Phase That Led to Crime
    B. What Done While in Prison
    C. Parole Plan
    D. Mock Hearing

VI. Re-entry
    A. Asset Mapping and Community Marketability
    B. Housing and Money in Re-entry
    C. Community Building and Activism