A New PAth

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What is A NEW PATH

A New Path is an experiential course implemented in the prison system. It teaches skills and mindsets so the inmate will be able to cope with the outside world upon release. Our goal is to assist them in becoming so strong and secure they will not return to the life that put them in prison. It is a 12 week program specifically for prisoners to assist them with the needed tools and knowledge necessary for them to make right choices. This is a pilot program for the Prison system, however, we have been teaching these principles since 1979.

The goal is to lower recidivism. When an inmate is released back into the same environment with the same thinking, they will most likely return to prison. When they change their way of thinking and have concrete goals and tools to reach those goals, they will have a much better chance to be a productive citizen in life. A New Path provides that link.

The course is in three modules designed to be taken in order. First module works on the person. When we find out what we are all about and why we act the way we do, we can then take steps to change our behavior for the better. The second module works on communications with people, family, co-workers, bankers, obnoxious individuals and those we love. The Third module is about owning your own business. When a person is released and they fill out a J.O.B. application, many opportunities are limited because of their felony label. Our goal is to get them ready to return to society with a business plan ready to open their own business an thus bypass any stigmatism. When all the principles taught work together we have a better prepared more productive person in society.

Some of the subjects taught; Discover your purpose, Believe in yourself, Decide what you want, Mastermind groups, Communications, Owning your own business, Overcoming weaknesses and building strengths, Achieving the positive life you want.

The methods used in the classes have been taught for many years, and we have compiled the best of the best for content in the program.

Upon release they will automatically be placed in our Remarkable Path program that will assist them long term. Thereby having continued support in their New Path to their journey to success.

Follow-up support continues after release.

Program Requirements

The true desire to change your life.

The desire to be a business owner.

Commit to 12 weeks of 2 hour classes each

Willing to complete homework on time on a weekly basis

The Commitment

These ladies are challenged to creatively figure out how to find their true passion in life. They must be committed to completing all their homework over the twelve week series with the passion and drive necessary to change their lives for the better. In Life we found that anything we pay for we give more value to it and pay more attention too. Education is an investment in our lives. There's a cost if you do - and a cost of you don't, weather it be time, effort, or money!

What would you do, if you knew you could not fail?

Funding

Funding is provided thru donations from local churches, businesses and fundraisers.