18 Questions
What is the main purpose of the Therapeutic Community (TC) approach in prisons?
To create a drug-free prison environment
In a Therapeutic Community, what role does each member play?
Client-therapist
Which category of activity contributes to the promotion of change in a Therapeutic Community?
Cognitive/Intellectual
What is the overall mission of the Therapeutic Community in terms of human and social transformation?
To promote human and social transformation
By the end of the decade, what is the vision for the Therapeutic Community in the Parole and Probation Administration?
To be a corporate culture within the administration
Which category is NOT part of the 5 distinct categories of activity that help promote change in a Therapeutic Community?
Physical/Exercise
What is the main purpose of Individual and Group Counseling in the Therapeutic Community Modality?
To help clients identify solutions to their problems and resolve conflicts
How are Moral, Spiritual, Values Formation Seminars conducted in the Therapeutic Community Modality?
By tapping NGOs, schools, and organizations to facilitate the activities
How is Work or Job Placement/Referral generally categorized in the Therapeutic Community Modality?
As an informal program where clients are referred for work or job placement through personal effort
What types of skills are typically included in Vocational/Livelihood and Skills Training in the Therapeutic Community Modality?
Classes on food preservation, candle making, and automotive mechanic, among others
How are Vocational/Livelihood and Skills Training activities usually coordinated in the Therapeutic Community Modality?
With coordination of local barangays, parish centers, schools, and civic organizations
Which of the following is not mentioned as a possible vocational training class in the Therapeutic Community Modality?
Philosophical studies
What is the main goal of the Therapeutic Community (TC) program in prisons?
Restoring self-confidence and preparing inmates for reintegration into society
Why is the TC approach considered effective in treating drug dependents?
By immersing drug offenders in a family-like environment with shared responsibilities
How does the TC program help inmates understand their destructive habits?
By immersing them in the TC environment to understand the reasons behind their habits
What role do TC family members play in the rehabilitation process?
Acting as each other's keepers and showing concern for one another
How are inmates monitored and evaluated in the TC program?
They are constantly monitored for progress and regularly evaluated by TC-trained staff
What aspect of personal development does the TC process aim to cultivate in individuals?
Strengthening a sense of personal and moral responsibility
Explore the efforts of the Bureau of Corrections in rehabilitating drug dependents using the Therapeutic Community (TC) approach. Learn how this approach contributes to creating drug-free prisons and has proven to be effective in many facilities worldwide.
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