Our Programs
"I’ve had anger management, stress management, how-not-to-bust-your-head management, positive mental attitude, every program the system has to offer. This is the first one that’s worked. My blood pressure is down 10 points and I haven’t had a violation in over three years."
Mike
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To get more information or to make a contribution, contact:
Alternatives With Education
1408 S. Tenth St.
St. Louis, MO 63104
Phone: 314.540.6862
E-mail: altereducation@yahoo.com
Meditation Program teaches
- Skills and discipline of quieting mind/body
- Impulse control
- Greater understanding of behaviors that perpetuate violence
- Alternatives to violence.
Read John's Story.
Achieving Your Potential, a cognitive/ behavioral change program designed by The Pacific Institute for prisoners, reinforces concepts learned in meditation and teaches and motivates participants to
- Identify and change dysfunctional and criminal thinking and behavior
- Change negative beliefs about themselves, others and society
- Become more effective and comfortable in dealing with others
- Set and achieve goals
Read Tammy's Story.
Ad-Seg Program at the Potosi Correctional Center teaches prisoners in solitary confinement and/or administrative segregation (ad-seg). It assists them in transitioning into communal housing units. Prisoners learn:
- Mindfulness-based stress management
- Anger management
- Cognitive behavioral change
Read Damon's Story.
GED program at the Potosi Correctional Center where state budget cuts eliminated that program.
Read Simon's Story.
Adult Basic Education for Potosi prisoners who need basic literacy skills. Read Derrick's Story.
Successful Alternatives teaches
- Effective social skills
- Job readiness
- How to use services available after release.
Read Corey's Story.
Re-entry Program provides newly-released participants
- Help with basic needs
- Links to support groups and housing and employment opportunities
Read Phil's Story.
Read Grace's Story.
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