To meet the demanding
needs of residents and programs, the Center employs a full staff of
highly skilled professionals:
Administrator
Deputy Administrator
Facility Manager
Administrative Assistant
Business Manager
Resident Counselors
Boot Camp Aftercare Counselor
Job development Counselor
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Education Counselor
Activities Coordinator
Community Service Coordinators
Maintenance Coordinator
Security COMPLIANCE OFFICER
COMPLIANCE OFFICERs
Food Service Manager
Two Part-time cooks |
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Programming may include any of the following:
Chemical Dependency Counseling
Moral Recognition Therapy (MRT)
Human Choices Program
Victim Impact Program
City/County Recidivism Reduction Program (CCRRP)
Life Skills Education
Parenting Classes
Mental health Counseling/Marriage/Family Counseling
Chaplaincy Program
Grief and Well Mental Health Counseling
Educational/Vocational Component-GED
Job Preparedness Training
Recreational-social and cultural programs
MORAL RECOGNITION THERAPY (MRT)
Moral Recognition Therapy (MRT) is a systematic,
step-by-step treatment strategy designed to enhance self-image, promote
growth of positive identity and facilitate higher levels of moral
reasoning. It attempts to re-educate clients to display positive habits
and value-oriented behavior based on high levels of moral judgment.
There are a total of 17 steps in the MRT program, 12 of which
are completed within a group setting. Seven groups are provided within
the Center during the course of a normal week on the men's side, and
three groups on the women's side. Each resident (male and female) is
required to enroll in and complete MRT as a condition of residency at
the center.
MRT is a therapeutic approach which stresses the importance
of following rules and morals set forth by society.
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HUMAN CHOICES
The Human Choices Program has been provided to
residents of the Transition Center for the past ten years. It is a
unique program which takes approximately ten weeks to complete and
consists of one weekly session, a combination workbook and personal
planner.
The goals of the Human Choices Program are twofold:
To increase the awareness of the participants to their
uniqueness and limitless potential.
To increase their sense of positive purpose and direction,
utilizing goal-setting skills.
In a very real sense, the Choices Program helps individuals
to identify and take ownership in determining their future. Practicing
new thoughts can lead to new habits which form new behaviors.
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VICTIM IMPACT PROGRAM
In order to educate offenders about the effects of
crime on victims, families and the community, Great Falls Pre-Release
Services, Inc. has implemented a program which addresses victim issues.
The primary focus of this intensive course is to emphasize
the short and long-term effects of crime. The course begins with
property crime and builds on each crime category until the final class
addresses the aftermath of homicide.
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PROPERTY CRIME
DRUGS & SOCIETY
ROBBERY & ASSAULT
SEXUAL ASSAULT |
DOMESTIC ABUSE
ELDERLY ABUSE
CHILD MALTREATMENT
DRUNK DRIVING DEATH & INJURY
HOMICIDE |
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One of the salient features of this course is the inclusion of
speakers. Often offenders can empathize with victims as many have lead
lifestyles which include a cycle of victimization. This experience may
also serve as a healing method for victims, as their contribution may
prevent future crimes.
This nationwide curriculum was developed by the California
Youth Authority, Office of Victims of Crime (OVC) and MADD.
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