Positive Directions TRP Academy

The Positive Directions TRP Academy is a culturally responsive, peer-led, abstinence-based, therapeutic teaching community and transitional housing program. The mutual self-help community has a recovery orientation, focusing on wellness, coping strategies, prosocial living, and leadership development.  The TRP Academy infuses a strength-based approach into the program’s culturally responsive guiding principles of Respect, Interdependence, and Accountability.  The model embraces peer-to-peer support which creates a sense of family, and fosters a support network that reaffirms prosocial values and behaviors.

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The program's core learning objectives are:

• Life Skills and Program Philosphy

• Adaptive Coping Strategies and Relapse Prevention

• Advanced Concepts of Prosocial Living and Leadership Development

• Career and Educational Development

• Independent Living

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Program Length:

• Theapeutic Teaching Community:  6 months

• Transitional Housing:  2 years

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Eligibility:

• The program is open to all justice involved adult men

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