Therapeutic Community Approach in Prison for Drug Offender Rehabilitation

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What is the main purpose of the Therapeutic Community (TC) approach in prisons?

To enhance vocational skills of inmates

To implement strict punishment measures

To isolate drug dependents from society

To create a drug-free prison environment (correct)

In a Therapeutic Community, what role does each member play?

Client-enforcer

Client-punisher

Client-therapist (correct)

Client-manager

Which category of activity contributes to the promotion of change in a Therapeutic Community?

Physical/Psychomotor

Financial/Investment

Cognitive/Intellectual (correct)

Technological/Innovative

What is the overall mission of the Therapeutic Community in terms of human and social transformation?

To promote human and social transformation (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which category is NOT part of the 5 distinct categories of activity that help promote change in a Therapeutic Community?

Physical/Exercise (A) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

How are Moral, Spiritual, Values Formation Seminars conducted in the Therapeutic Community Modality?

By tapping NGOs, schools, and organizations to facilitate the activities (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not mentioned as a possible vocational training class in the Therapeutic Community Modality?

Philosophical studies (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Therapeutic Community (TC) program in prisons?

Restoring self-confidence and preparing inmates for reintegration into society (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the TC approach considered effective in treating drug dependents?

By immersing drug offenders in a family-like environment with shared responsibilities (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role do TC family members play in the rehabilitation process?

Acting as each other's keepers and showing concern for one another (D) Signup and view all the answers

How are inmates monitored and evaluated in the TC program?

They are constantly monitored for progress and regularly evaluated by TC-trained staff (A) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of personal development does the TC process aim to cultivate in individuals?

Strengthening a sense of personal and moral responsibility (B) Signup and view all the answers