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MRT is a systematic, cognitive-behavioral, 32-hour, step-by-step treatment strategy designed to enhance self-image, promote growth of a positive, productive identity, and facilitate the development of higher stages of moral reasoning. Consistent research outcomes from a host MRT implementations shows that MRT participants have significantly lower levels of rearrests and reincarcerations.
Drug Offender Education Program
Education Resource provides state approved Drug Offender classes certified by Texas Department of State Health Services. This class is for individuals who have been charged with a misdemeanor or felony drug offense. This class will satisfy the requirement for education because of a suspended driver's license. The standardized program is 15 hours in length taught in three-hour segments. It is designed to educate participants on drug abuse. Participants will develop a personal action plan so that they can avoid future drug use and the resulting consequences. Additional fees are involved with this course as it is presented by an outside source.
Comprehensive 8 group session program supplemented with one-to-one sessions with counselor. Complete program has a variety of methods employed. Used in all levels of criminal justice.
Each resident is required to attend a 9 hour employment preparation class. This class covers job ethics, sexual harassment, pro-social behavior, resume preparation and professional presentation for the work place.
Substance Abuse
The Substance Abuse course is facilitated by a Texas Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC). The residents can earn twenty-four hours or more in Substance Abuse Education. The curriculum is based upon evidence based and cognitive behavioral curriculum.
Life Skills
The resident will have the opportunity to earn at least ten hours or more in Life Skills. Placement in the program is through professional assessment, referral, and/or voluntary enrollment. The goal of the courses are to introduce thought processes which increase the opportunity for new behaviors to occur that will support a lifestyle of sobriety.
Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency
Residents that do not have a high school diploma or a GED Certificate, are required to attend adult education classes. When the teacher recommends that they are ready to take the Certificate of High School Equivalency test, the resident is scheduled for testing, at the discretion of the Test Proctor. The Intermediate Sanction Facility has an onsite Texas Certificate of High School Testing program through PearsonVUE strictly for the Residents sanctioned to the Facility.
Parenting
The Parenting course is facilitated by a Texas Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC). The residents can earn ten hours in Parenting. The curriculum is based upon evidence based and cognitive behavioral curriculum.
HIV/AIDS
Each resident is required to receive an hour long class on HIV/AIDS prevention.
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