THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY

MODALITY PROGRAM
PREPARED BY: SHARRA MEI MAHINAY, RCRIM, CCS
HUMAN RIGHTS

• Those rights which are inherent in our nature and without

which, we cannot live as human beings.
• It allows us to develop and use our human qualities,
intelligence, talents and conscience and to satisfy our spiritual
and other needs.
CHARACTERISTICS OF HUMAN RIGHTS

• INHERENT (innate) - not granted by any person or authority

• FUNDAMENTAL (basic)- without them, the life and dignity

of man will be meaningless

• INALIENABLE - cannot be rightfully taken away from a free

individual. Cannot be given away or be forfeited.

• IMPRESCRIPTIBLE- cannot be lost even if man fails to use

or assert them, even by a long passage of time.

CLASSIFICATION OF RIGHTS:

1. Natural Rights - God-given rights, acknowledged by everybody to be morally

good. Unwritten, but prevail as norms of the society.

2. Constitutional Rights - Conferred and protected by the constitution and

which cannot be modified or taken away by the law-making body.

3. Statutory Rights - Those rights which are provided by law promulgated by the

law-making body. May be abolished by the body that created them

THE UNITED NATIONS STANDARD
MINIMUM RULES FOR THE
TREATMENT OF PRISONERS
(THE NELSON MANDELA RULES)
THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY MODALITY
PROGRAM

Implemented to manage and modify behaviors of its

participants with the goal of positively changing their thinking
and behavior through structured group processes.

AGENCIES INVOLVED:
BuCOR, BJMP, PPA
CARDINAL RULES IN TC
*No sex or sexual acting out
*No drugs/ Alcohol
*No violence or threat of violence
*No stealing
HOUSE RULES: Examples
• No destruction of jail property
• Respect staff and status
• Follow directions without feedback
• No cigarette smoking
• No contraband
• No gambling
• Be on time in all activities
• Lights off at 10:00 PM
• No talking/laughing after lights off
• Maintain good grooming and hygiene
 PHASES OF TREATMENT

Phase I- Entry/Orientation Phase

Once an inmate is committed to jail, he undergoes a series of
examination to determine his physical, social and psychological
status. Upon his commitment, a resident is placed on orientation at
the Reception and Diagnostic room/ Orientation Room. In here, he is
acquainted with the TC program:
- The rules and norms of the community
- TC concepts, written and unwritten philosophy
- The staff and the members of the community
- The tools of the house
Phase II- Primary Treatment
After proper orientation on the different TC concepts and tools, the
norms and rules of the community and the staff members, the resident is
now ready to undergo the treatment proper. He becomes a part of the
community starting as a crew member of the Housekeeping department
until he gradually ascends in the hierarchy. He must be knowledgeable on
the following:
• Proper use of the different tools to address personal issues and
concerns and shape behavior
• Managing own feelings and learning how to express self
appropriately
• Learning how to follow the rules and norms of the community
• Maximize participation in activities that are appropriate to the
resident’s need for growth
Phase III- Pre Re-entry
Under regular circumstances, the resident is expected at this
stage to have internalized the TC values and concept to start life
afresh.
However, in the jail setting where entry and release are not within
the jail control, residents may not have reached this phase of
treatment before they even leave the jail facility.
Regardless of the resident’s length of stay, he is expected to undergo
this phase prior to release into society. At this phase, the resident is
expected to have proven his ability to take on more responsibility
hence needs lesser supervision. He is considered a role model in the
TC community. He should focus on the following learning:
• Rebuilding of social and family ties
• Going up the ladder of hierarchy by showing leadership
• Realization of his full potential to be a productive member of
society
• Mapping out of plans
Phase IV- Re-entry
In the ideal setting, a resident at this stage is now ready to be
released back to society as he has demonstrated adequate self
control and discipline. The inmate is now preparing for his life
outside of jail and is focused on making himself a productive citizen.
He may start planning for job hunting and rebuilding family ties and
relationship
The resident must focus on the following:
• Transition to life outside of jail.
• Creating a new lifestyle applying the tools and concept of TC.
• Learning positive coping skills to deal with day to day
situations.
• Re-establishing and strengthening family ties and support
group.
• Reintegration into the mainstream of society.
• Developing realistic and attainable goals in life.
Phase IV- Aftercare
Aftercare is an outpatient program that requires clients to report
twice a week to an outreach center. They are required to attend
group sessions to ensure their adjustment to life outside jail to
reduce recidivism. For clients released from jail, they are referred to
the Parole and Probation Administration and Local Government
Units for follow up and aftercare.
The clients are focused on the
following:
• Maintaining positive behavior and prevent recidivism
• Strengthening coping mechanism
• Maintaining relationships and support mechanism
• Sustaining interest in job or vocation to maintain livelihood
• Integration into society
BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTION
The Behavior Management is a component of Therapeutic
Community Modality Program (TCMP) that introduces the concept
and mechanics of the various shaping tools to include Morning
Meeting in order to facilitate the management of and shape the
behavior of the residents.
PRE MORNING MEETING
Duration/ Frequency: Fifteen minutes daily
Participants: Senior residents, Counselor
Pre-Morning Meeting is done early in the morning prior to the
Morning Meeting. Senior members of the community will meet for
about fifteen (15) minutes to discuss the attitude of the house the
previous day. It is also where the senior members formulate
solutions to the concerns discussed and to be executed during the
day.
MORNING MEETING
Duration/ frequency: One hour daily
Participants: All residents, Counselor
Morning Meeting is a daily ritual that starts the day in a TC
faclility. It is attended by the whole community and lasts for an hour.
It commences with the Opening Prayer, Singing of the Philippine
National Anthem and the recitation of the TC Philosophy. It is usually
facilitated by any member of the community. It is divided into two (2)
parts namely: (1) public announcements and community concerns
and (2) community-spirit building or up rituals.
UP – RITUALS
a. News casting (Local, Nat’l, International, Sports and
Weather News)
b. Entertainment (Choose either Song, Dance, Skit,
Humorous Story)
c. Community Singing (Any song that has relation to the
Concept of the Day)
d. Greetings
HIERARCHY OF BEHAVIOR SHAPING TOOLS

TALK TO
A “Talk To” is an outright correction done by any member of the
TC community to another member who has done a minor infraction
but is not aware of it. It is a friendly reminder/advice about an
unacceptable behavior and must be done privately. During a “Talk
To”, the resident is made aware of his/her negative behavior and the
results it may have on others and the environment.
PULL-UP
A Pull-up is done as a result of lack, missed or lapses in
awareness in a resident. All the members of the community are
responsible to pull-up minor infractions done by peers. It
encourages honesty, demeanor awareness and owning up to one’s
mistakes. This is done when the violator is unknown and must be
validated first prior to bringing up in the Morning Meeting
Example of a Pull-up:
The moderator asks for someone who has a Pull-up. A
member raises his hand and declared: “Who among
my brothers/ sisters did not flush the toilet after using
it early in the morning?”
DEALT WITH
Dealt With is done when negative behaviors or infractions to
the House Rules/Norms are done for the second time of
same offense by a resident.
A panel of three (3) composed of a senior resident, peer and
a friend are tasked to deliver a serious and stern reprimand to
the subjected resident.
HAIRCUT
Haircut is done when negative behaviors or infractions to the
House Rules/Norms in same offense are done for the third time or
more or for first time grave offenses. It is a carefully planned and
structured verbal reprimand given by a Staff with four other
residents - Senior Resident, Peer, Big Brother, and Department
Head. The tone is more serious and can be loud, more harsh and
exaggerated.
GENERAL MEETING
A repeated breach to the Cardinal Rules necessitates a
General Meeting. Such issue should be discussed with the
community to point out to the violator the negative effect
the behavior had on the community. Such offense includes
sexual acting-out with a fellow resident, taking drugs and
engaging in physical fight with another resident.
Example:
Director: “Good afternoon family! We are gathered here this
afternoon because two members of our community badly need
our help. They engaged in a physical fight which caused some
injuries in both of them. We have to ask ourselves how we failed
them. Why did we miss this brewing hostility between the 2 of
them?
John: “Good afternoon family. I’m Mario and Greg’s big brother
but I failed to notice that something negative is going on
between them. I was preoccupied with my own business that I
failed to talk to any of them these past few days. Had I tried to
reach out, I might have learned something and could have
prevented this thing from
happening. I feel guilty about it.
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
A Learning Experience (LE) is an action or activity given to
a resident who was subjected to Haircut or General
Meeting who did an infraction to correct or modify a
behavior. LE may be task – oriented, written task or peer
interactions.
Examples of LE:*If a resident has been missing out in his
responsibilities in the kitchen, he can be assigned as in charge
of cleaning the kitchen for a specific period of time.
*If a resident repeatedly leaves his bed in disarray, he can be
asked to provide orientation and supervision to new residents
on how to keep their beds neat at all times.
Categories of Learning Experiences:
a.Task-Oriented LE
• Pots and Pans
• Grounds and Landscaping
• Cleaning and Maintenance
• Time keeping (wake up calls, lights out calls)
b.Written tasks
• Composition or Essay
• Reproduction of TCMP Materials

c.Peer Interaction
• Reading and reporting of topic
• Announcements (Morning Meeting or House Meeting)
• Bans
BANS
Bans are sanctions to members who commit
repeatedly infractions or violation to the Cardinal
Rules by prohibiting, disallowing or limiting an
activity or affiliation to a group.
Examples of Bans:
*Regulation of visiting privilege
*Banned from attending Entertainment and
Recreational activities
EXPULSION
In extreme cases, when a resident is incorrigible and becomes a
threat to the community (Instigator, initiator of jail disturbances),
the Director with the recommendation of the Disciplinary Board
may transfer him/her to the nearest jail facility with an
appropriate Court Order.
PSYCHOLOGICAL and EMOTIONAL ASPECT
COUNSELING
Counseling is defined as a professional activity of helping
individuals, groups or communities enhance or restore their
capacity for psychological, emotional and social functioning
and creating an environment favorable for the attainment of
these goals.
Psychosocial Skills and Characteristics of Counseling:
*Empathy is the ability to perceive the client’s feelings and to
demonstrate accurate perception of the client. It is merely
“putting oneself in the client’s shoes”. When the client feels
understood, a sense of trust or “rapport” is developed.
*Warmth is also called “unconditional positive regard”. It
involves accepting and caring about the client as a person,
regardless of any evaluation or prejudices on the client’s
behavior or thoughts. It is most often conveyed through our non-
verbal behavior or bodily gestures.
*Respect is our belief in the client’s ability to make appropriate
decisions and deal appropriately with his or her life situation,
when given a safe and supportive environment in which to do so.
It is often showed best by not offering advice or cheap comfort.
The counselor shows his utmost respect to the client by listening
in silence and giving him the opportunity to design his own
solutions to the problem.
*Congruence or genuineness is being honest and authentic
in dealing with the client. It is showing real concern rather
than focusing on techniques during sessions. It is also being
aware of the counselor’s own unmet needs and how it may
affect his relationship
with the client.
*Confidentiality means that anything discussed during
counseling sessions is held absolutely private and not to be
discussed anywhere.
This contract should be held sacred so as to maintain the
client’s trust and enable him to disclose sensitive matters to the
counselor without fear of any breach of confidentiality.
When to break Confidentiality?
1. Children are being neglected or abused
2. Appearance in court as a witness
3. Client expressed plan to commit suicide
4. Client expressed plan to harm others
GROUP COUNSELING
STATIC GROUPS
The Static Group is a permanent group of peers and leaders that
meet regularly while the residents are in treatment. It is a sort of
“home” group who provides support for one another and to the new
members of the community. This is designed to provide a forum for
self-expression and disclosure. It is usually facilitated by senior
members of the group. It focuses on group relationship and patterns
of behavior.
Duration/ Frequency: one hour/once a week
Participants: 10-15 residents, Counselor
PEER CONFRONTATION GROUP
The group participants in Peer Confrontation group are selected by
the staff and group according to peers like adult members will go
with the same date of entry in the facility and same goes with the
middle and young members.
It is done in a more compassionate way where each resident try to
help one another. Participants confront each other on what they do
for themselves while in the facility and ask how they are coping with it.
Duration/ frequency: one hour/ twice a month
Participants: 10-15 residents, Coordinator
1. Participants will sit in a circle position.
2. Staff may sit just outside the circle or there may be no staff.
3. There is no particular order of speaking. It is conventional
and free – wheeling.
4. Participants may start with a prayer.
5. Participants may then say “What do you say about me? Or
Please give me a feedback on my progress here “or how do
you see me?
6. Any of the other participants may give an honest, straight
forward feedback. Tone and feeling should be proportionate
to the issue.
7. Peer confrontation is done in a compassionate way where
each resident try to help one another and identify certain
issues which could be a hindrance to his recovery.
8. At the end of the sharing, the resident is asked a
commitment about issue that he feels uncomfortable dealing
with.
SECRETS
Secrets are a group activity where participants are given the
opportunity to unload emotional baggage and thus experience
freedom from internal psychological conflicts. It promotes trust
among the participants knowing that each will
reveal his utmost secrets to the group. It also aims to deepen mutual
respect among the participants.
Duration/ frequency: 1-2 hours/ once a month
Participants: Staff, 10-12 residents
Procedure:
1. Form a group of 10-12 residents, preferably of variedly different
persons.
2. Each one is instructed to go to a place where they can be alone and
free from distractions.
3. In a piece of paper, the resident will write a letter to himself
about an event in his life which he has been keeping as a deep
secret because it has caused a lot of pain, guilt, shame or
anxiety
4. The letter is written as if he is addressing it to
somebody and could start as “Dear friend”. He should
not state his name or any name and place which could
lead the group as to the writer. He may write it in a way
that would not give away any
hint. This is done for 30 minutes
5. The group then converges and all the rolled letters will be
placed in a bag. The residents will be seated in a circle. The first one
will be asked to pick up a letter and read it aloud to
everyone as if he is reading his own letter. The rest will provide
advice, moral support, motivation or encouragement to the
reader. No criticisms or negative comments are encouraged.
6. Before the group adjourns, the facilitators collects
the letters and burn them in a clay bag or garbage bin
as a symbolic ritual of letting go of all the hurts and
pains and not allowing them to
hinder their future growth.
ENCOUNTER GROUPS
The Encounter Group serves as a “safety valve” within the
community which is usually high pressured and structured. It
is a forum for members of the community to verbally express
pent-up or negative emotions within a structured and safe
environment without resorting to violence or aggression and
without fear of reprisal.
There are strict behavioral norms and rules observed during an
encounter group such as no violence or threat of violence, no attack
on personal dignity, speak only for oneself and remain seated at all
times.

Duration/ frequency: 1- 1 1/2 hours/ once or twice a week

Participants: Counselor, 2 co-facilitators, 8-10 residents
EXTENDED GROUP
The Extended Groups (Probe, Marathon) are usually composed of 5- 12
residents and is being facilitated by 2 highly trained staff
members.
It may last for 8-72 hours. The participants must have at least 4
months in the program and have shown adequate stability before he
can be included in the activity. It is a potentially intimate and intense
session which needs a significant amount of preparation. Special
subjects may be the focus such as sexuality, trauma, etc.
SPECIALIZED GROUPS

LOSS AND BEREAVEMENT

Duration/frequency: one hour once a week
Participants: 10 – 15 residents

Procedure:
1. Facilitator is knowledgeable in conducting the sessions and
managing the time.
2. The group is very supportive and compassionate.
WOMEN’S GROUP
Duration/ frequency: one hour once a week/ might last for six
sessions
Participants: 8-15 residents, Counselor
Procedure:
1. Issues to be tackled are gender specific problems and aims to
help female residents identify their challenges and needs.
2. Residents are helped to explore and understand the
relationship between women’s issues and their influences on
them. It enhances self-understanding among women.
3. They can also help each other through mutual support and
concern.
MEN’S GROUP
Duration/ frequency: 1 hour once a week
Participants: 8-15 residents, counselor
Procedure:
1. Topics include expression of feeling, reveal of true self,
dealing with feeling and how to avoid abusive relationship,
family conflicts, sexuality and sexual relationships.
2. Group sessions enabled each of them to identify,
express the feeling related to the trauma and lessons
learned from those experiences.
3. The counselor who raised the issue will be the one
to conduct it.
MEDICATION SUPPORT GROUP
Duration/ frequency: as long as the residents are on medication
Participants: Residents on medications and Jail health personnel
Procedure:
1. Group members are educated on different kinds of medical and
psychiatric problems and its effects.
2. Sharing on the intake of medicines and its side effects of taking it.
3. Share and discuss how to face their difficulties, coping with the
disease and problems encountered while they are on
medications
ANGER MANAGEMENT
Duration/ frequency: 1 ½ hour for 6 weeks/as
needed/curriculum-based
Participants: 10-15 residents
Procedure:
1. Facilitated by a counselor.
2. Questionnaires are provided to the residents to answer
how they demonstrated their anger before they came for
treatment and while in the facility and how they go through
it
3. Participants are selected based on interview and
attitude showed while in treatment.
4. The group is an avenue for the residents to know their
anger feelings and acquire new knowledge and
information on how to deal with their feelings on
different situation and personalities
INTELLECTUAL AND SPIRITUAL COMPONENTS
Spirituality in TC
Spirituality is any action or activity that reflects or brings out the
goodness in a man. Spirituality in TCMP is designed to respond to
the inner longing of residents to find greater faith where they can
anchor themselves within their struggle to find meaning to their
existence.
THE TC PHILOSOPHY
The TC Philosophy is recited daily during the Morning Meeting. It
embodies all the challenges and aspirations of most residents who
feel alienated and the desire to overcome the imposed limitations on
their freedom and find their own place where they could feel safe
and welcome. It acknowledges the importance of fellowship in
shaping one’s behavior and motivating one’s fortitude of helping
himself and others.
1. Surrender
“I am here because there is no refuge, finally from myself”
I am where I am right now because I admit that something went
wrong with my life that I have no control over. I admit that I need
the help of a Higher Power and of others to bring positive
change in my life.
2. Self-disclosure
“Until I confront myself in the eyes and hearts of others, I am
running. Until I suffer them to share my secrets, I have no safety from
them. Afraid to be known, I can neither know myself or any other; I
will be alone.”
I now know that unless I come out in the open and admit my
mistakes, I will forever be running from them. I need to disclose my
deepest secrets to my peers so that I can find the right ways of dealing
with them.
By opening myself up for others to see through me, I
will be free from my own demons and let others guide
and help me though my
ordeals. Nobody can help me unless I let them know my
woes and let them understand that like them, I also
need help.
3. Reflection
“Where else but in our common grounds can I find such a
mirror?”
There is no better place to disclose my feelings than in a place full
of people with similar experiences where I feel safe and free from
prejudices. People are here for different reasons but with a
common problem. It is easy to identify with somebody who is
going through the same experience as me
4. Self-realization
“Here together, I can appear clearly to myself, not as the giant
of my dreams not the dwarf of my fears, but as a person, part of
the whole with my share in its purpose”
When I start to understand myself better, I began to realize how all
my negative behaviors came to be. It is easier to deal with something
when we understand its roots. I will learn not to look at myself as too
big or too small to handle all my worries. I will learn that I will deal
with them as a person among others who are united together to help
each other by relating our similar attitudes and behaviors.
5. Growth
“In this ground, I can take root and grow”
I realize that this environment can help me overcome
my mistakes and start a new life. I can anchor myself in
this community to foster permanent change.
6. Self-worth
“Not alone anymore as in death, but alive to myself
and to others”
I begin to believe in my ability to overcome all my
challenges and give out all my best for myself and
others. I also believe in my ability to be of help to
others who are in similar situation.
TC UNWRITTEN PHILOSOPHIES
The unwritten philosophy of TC consists of slogans or aphorisms
that are verbally given to the residents to impart the beliefs and
values of TC in relation to their day to day living. These sayings
are used to remind the residents as to what are considered
important to them
1. “Honesty”
A lot of residents continue to live in a lie without the
fear of its consequences. This virtue points out the
importance of truth and its relevance to recovery
2. “Responsible love and concern”
The residents will learn how to give and accept criticisms
without resentment. Bonded by trust and confidence, the
residents know that mistakes need to be corrected if the
aim is to bring the other towards behavioral change.
3. “To be aware is to be alive”
Residents learn to be conscious of what is going on
in the environment. In TC, minor attitudes are
engrossed to prevent major attitudinal problems
to arise.
4. “Trust in your environment”
There will be no change if there is no honesty and
disclosure. Before doing so, trust must be established.
One should believe that the program can help him. In
doing so, he will learn to accept the program and use its
tools to evoke changes in himself.
5. “Be careful what you ask for, you might just get it”
Man by nature is ambitious. We never get contented with
what we have. We want more, even if having so would lead us
to commit mistakes. We should learn to appreciate what we
have and use it to better ourselves.
6. “No free lunch”
In reality, nothing really comes easy. If we aim for something,
we have to work for it. There is no pride in getting something
the easy way. It is hard to let go of something that we labored
for. Change will not come if we will just wait for it to happen.
We have to make it happen
7. “You can’t keep it unless you give it away”
Knowledge or learning is better appreciated if shared with
others. Something becomes valuable if used to help others
make positive changes in their lives. Helping others help us in
the process as we start to feel good about ourselves.
8. “What goes around comes around”
“Whatever you do unto others will be done unto you”. Any
good deed will be rewarded while evil deeds will be
punished in the end. We should always be mindful of our
actions as they are the parameters of how we will be
judged in the end.
9. “Act as if”
Learning and accepting the TC program is not easy. Most
residents feel resistant towards it. This philosophy teaches
the residents to go with the flow as a way of compliance. In
the process, they will learn to embrace it and the behavior
will soon become natural.
10. “Understand rather than be understood”
It is sometimes common for us to be selfish. We find it hard
to admit our mistakes hence we tend to blame everybody
but ourselves. We expect everyone around us to understand
our wrongdoings but we seldom make an effort to
understand others. Understanding others is a virtue because
it speaks of humility and patience.
11. “Personal growth before vested status”
Sometimes, we become so wrapped up in our own status
or positions in life that we tend to forget to develop
relationships with the people around us. We should
cultivate our personal abilities before we scale the ladder
to success.
12. “Compensation is valid”
A reward for working hard is well deserved. We get what we
put into.

13. “Forgiveness”
To accept what has been done, move on and get over the
hurt and anger gives us a feeling of inner peace and
happiness.
Failure to get over the pains will pin us down and stunt our
progress
14. “Humility”
To humble one’ self before others is a laudable virtue. We
are often enveloped by pride that it is difficult for us to
lower ourselves and admit our inadequacies and
limitations. By doing
so, we develop a fair insight about ourselves thus giving
us the challenge to improve ourselves.
15. “You alone can do it, but you can’t do it alone”
Oftentimes, we feel invincible and indispensable knowing that
certain tasks can only be accomplished by us. We don’t realize
that we have certain limitations that without the help of
others, the burden will be too great for us. We should learn to
reach out for help and admit our weaknesses.
16. “Pride in quality”
Time flies so fast that we tend to hurry in everything we do.
We lose our focus and do things haphazardly just for the
sake of completion. We should always seek for quality in
our work. The product of our labor speaks of our attitude
towards life in general.
17.“Feelings don’t think”
We usually react impulsively to things around us because
of our feelings. Before we can even think, an action has
already been done. Everything starts in the mind. If we
think before we act, chances are, we will behave with
contempt as we have analyzed the process before the
action.
18.“Guilt kills”
One of the underlying reasons for depression is guilt.
It is a feeling of shame and self-blame. If a guilt feeling
remains unresolved, it can be turned inwards, thus
resulting to self inflicted harm
19.“Hang tough”
Sometimes, we feel that there is no end to our miseries
and we feel helpless and hopeless. No matter how dim life
seems to be, there is always hope. In every problem is a
solution. Every problem is a learning experience that
would make us tougher in
dealing with life’s challenges.
20.“You are your brother’s keeper”
In TC, each one is responsible for the other members of
the community. The failure of one is the failure of all.
This gives all the residents a sense of responsibility in
shepherding others.
The success of the program is a reflection of how one
cares for the other.
THEME/ CONCEPT OF THE DAY
It refers to a word or saying that will serve as a guide for the
community to ponder upon in relation to their day to day
interactions and behaviors. It is elaborated during the Morning
Meeting by some members of the community to emphasize its
relevance and how it can stimulate the residents’ thoughts and
help them change their behavior into something positive. It can
also be taken from the Unwritten Philosophies.
MEDITATION: DISCOVERING YOUR INNER SANCTUARY
The visualization meditation is used to help an individual establish
a practice of moving his attention within, finding his place of
relaxation and peace by contacting his inner wisdom. This
experience is unique for everyone so much so that one’s
experience may be different from the others. Some may experience
visual imagery while the others may not.
Duration/ frequency: 1-2 hours/ once a month
Participants: Residents, Facilitator
SEMINARS
Seminars are activities in TC that provide intellectual
stimulation and seek personal involvement among the
residents. It is a way of providing information, improving the
resident’s speaking and writing abilities and enhancing their
listening ability so as to understand all
the information being presented.
Duration/Frequency: 1-2 hours/ once a week
Participants: Residents, Facilitator
THE DEBATE
The debate is introduced to provide the residents the
opportunity to learn how to reason ably and put together
arguments in a logical manner. This is also an exercise on how to
listen and formulate ideas and demonstrate a broader
understanding of certain issues. It gives
the participants certain insights on other’s opinions which may
be opposite to their own.
Duration/Frequency: 1-2 hours/ once a month
Participants: 20-30 residents, facilitator
GAMES: THE “GRAB BAG”
The “Grab Bag” is a form of seminar which
enhances the residents’ ability to communicate,
analyze ideas and develop insights about
themselves with the use of identification with
inanimate objects.
SATURDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES
This activity is held every Saturday as a recreational event
purposely to instill fun, humor and entertainment after an
intense and hectic week. This gives the residents the chance
to let loose and socialize.
Each static group is assigned a specific task or presentation
to develop talents among the residents.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
ANGER MANAGEMENT – a specialized group activity discussing
issues to control anger.
ANNOUNCEMENT - information given to all residents.
ATTITUDES – the general condition of the TC family as a whole,
including incidences, positive and negative.
BANS - a behavior shaping tool to prohibit a resident to a
specific area, activity, verbal, another client.
BIG BROTHER - an older member of the community tasked to
provide guidance to the newly committed residents.
BOOKED – logged an incident to the Coordinator of the Day.
CARDINAL RULES - the principal guiding rule observed by all
residents in a TC Community with heavier corresponding
consequences.
COERCION- the use of internal and external sources to
heighten dissonance on the client and magnify his
choices and the specific consequences of his choices.
COMMUNICATION – a department which oversees the
daily census, entry, news and other information to be
disseminated.
COMMUNITY - the residents of the TC Family.
COORDINATOR - the highest position attained by a resident in
a TC Hierarchy, who works with the staff in running the house,
implementing rules. With corresponding status, a resident has
an authority over the other residents.
COORDINATOR OF THE DAY – assigned coordinator (resident)
to oversee and address the incidents, attitudes of the house
through the use of behavior shaping tools – talk to, dealt with,
haircut.
COUNSELOR- staff member position who assists the
residents’ needs
DAILY STRUCTURE- list of day to day activities
DEPARTMENT HEAD- a ranking resident next to the
coordinator in the TC Hierarchy assigned to oversee,
monitor tasks to be done in a particular department.
EXPULSION - the ejection of one from the community because
of his/her serious offense.
FRIEND - a resident who has the closest regard to the other
resident.
GENERAL MEETING - a behavior shaping tool addressing
serious infraction of a resident.
GENERAL WORKER – the lowest position in the TC hierarchy
HOUSE – pertains to the jail facility.
HOUSE RULES – are day to day standards that need to be
followed inside the jail facility to ensure the smooth and
orderly flow of operation.
HOUSEKEEPING TEAM – a department that maintains
cleanliness of the facility.
INFRACTIONS - a violation to the House Rules of the TC
Family.
LEARNING EXPERIENCE – a form of sanction that aid residents
realize the value of correcting infractions.
MORNING MEETING - a daily ritual addressing attitudes of previous
days, performed to start the day right.
PEERS – friends of the same entry period.
PRE-MORNING MEETING- the activity preceding the Morning
Meeting that discusses attitudes of the house and eliciting theme of
the week and word of the day
PULL – UP – verbal reprimand done during the Morning
Meeting.
RESIDENTS – terms used for inmates who are part of the
TCMP community.
SENIOR RESIDENT – a member of the TC community
having the position such as Static Group leader and its
Assistant and In Charge
of various special services groups.
STAFF – refer to jail personnel.
STATIC GROUP – a group composed of residents known as
permanent support group.
TALK TO – friendly reminder/advice about an
unacceptable behavior and must be done privately.
UNWRITTEN PHILOSOPHY – refers to a guiding value
which residents reflect and hold on.
1. Human rights apply to anyone. Whatever
origin, status, condition, or place where one
lives. It is _______.
a.Inherent
b.Fundamental
c.Universal
d.Interdependent
2. It refers to the investigation conducted by
law enforcement immediately after arrest for
the commission of an offense.
a.Interview
b.Arrest
c.Interrogation
d.Custodial Investigation
3. An Act Defining Certain Rights of Person Arrested,
Detained Or Under Custodial Investigation As Well As
The Duties Of The Arresting, Detaining And
Investigating Officers, And Providing Penalties For
Violations Thereof
a.RA 11479
b.ACT 4103
c.RA 7438
d.RA 6425
4. Who is ultimately responsible for
ensuring human rights violations don’t
happen?
a.Father, being the head of the family
b.President of the Philippines
c.State
d.Anyone
5. Board granting compensation for victims
of unjust imprisonment or detention and
victims of violent crimes
a.Board of Victim Compensation
b.Board of Claims
c.Board of Financial Claims
d.Department of Claims
6. In TC, work assignments, called
_________ are arranged in a hierarchy,
according to seniority, individual progress and
productivity.
a.Work functions
b.Assignments
c.Job functions
d.Job assignments
7. It is an outright done by any member of the
TC community to another member who has
done a minor infraction but is not aware of it.
a.Talk-to
b.Pull-up
c.Haircut
d.Dealt with
8. Under this program, if a resident has been
missing out in his responsibilities in the kitchen, he
can be assigned of cleaning the kitchen for a
specific period of time.
a.General Meeting
b.Dealt With
c.Learning Experience
d.Expulsion
9. Regardless of the lapse of time that man
fails to use his rights, this characteristic of
human rights cannot be lost.
a.Inherent
b.Fundamental
c.Inalienable
d.Imprescriptible
10. It is a system of criminal justice which
focuses on the rehabilitation of offenders
through reconciliation with victims and the
community at large.
a)Criminal Justice System
b)Restorative Justice
c)Restorative Criminal System
d)Reconciliation System
11. The following are the Therapeutic Community
process, there are categories of activity that help
promote the change, except:
a.Relational/ behavioral
b.psychosexual/ sexual
c.cognitive/ intellectual
d.affective/ emotional
12. One of the characteristics of human rights
which cannot be given away or be forfeited.
a.Inherent
b.Fundamental
c.Inalienable
d.Imprescriptible
13. The following are some of the Behavior
Shaping Tools (BST), except:
a.Talk to
b.Pull-up
c.Dealth with
d.None of the above
14. This is a psychosocial skill showcased in the
Therapeutic Community Program which is defined
as “putting oneself into the client’s shoe”. It is the
perception of the client’s feelings.
a)Empathy
b)Warmth
c)Respect
d)Confidentiality
15. As stated under the Nelson Mandela Rules,
the use of chains, irons or other instruments of
restraint which are inherently degrading or
painful shall be _________.
a.unnecessary
b.necessary at all times
c.prohibited
d.used often
16. There are topics discussed in the Men’s
Group under the Therapeutic Community
Program. Which below is not one of them?
a)Expression of sexual desires
b)Revealing of true self
c)Dealing with feelings
d)Avoiding abusive relationship
17. This is a Therapeutic Community philosophy
guided by this statement “I am here because
there is no refuge, finally from myself”.
a)Self- disclosure
b)Surrender
c)Reflection
d)Self- realization
18. Under the Unwritten Philosophy of the
Therapeutic Community Program, free lunch
are provided because it is the duty of the
community to help the residents.
a)True
b)False
c)Yes
d)No
19. This is the principal guiding rule observed by
all residents in a Therapeutic Community with
heavier corresponding consequences if violated.
a)Booked
b)Top Rules
c)Cardinal Rules
d)None of the above
20. Therapeutic Community is a program
available in the following, except:
a.BJMP
b.BUCOR
c.PPA
d.None of the above
END OF SLIDES.