Criminal Justice

A complete treatment program for incarcerated adults

In 1999, The Change Companies® was selected by the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons to collaborate in the development of gender-specific drug abuse treatment programs.

The initial series of Journals has been refined into the new Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP). The use of Interactive Journaling® is an integral component of the men's and women's programs.

The Change Companies® has introduced many components of the Bureau of Prisons' Programs to state prisons, probation and parole offices, drug courts and jails. Currently, more than 600 sites are using various versions of this research-based program for both drug abuse and criminal thinking.

The Residential Drug Abuse Program is tailored to help participants face criminal justice and drug use issues that are specific to them. Emphasis is placed on learning the necessary skills and accepting responsibility for making positive life changes.

To reinforce key program skills, The Change Companies® has developed Attitude Check pads and Rational Self-analysis (RSA) forms. Participants learn how to perform each skill within specific Journals and facilitators can utilize the checks in participants' daily interactions.

A Facilitator's Guide has been created as a resource for implementing the RDAP Treatment Journals. The guide features miniature versions of the Journal pages and offers recommendations and appropriate facilitation strategies on each page.

The Keys to Implementation of RDAP training video supports facilitators in the use of the RDAP Treatment Journals. Key Journal content is reviewed and facilitators are offered tips on making effective use of the accompanying Facilitator's Guide.

Residential Treatment