Real Truth Inc.
Weapons Under Disability Accountability Program
10-Week / 90-Day Residential Program
In Partnership with River City Correctional Center · Facilitated by Rufus Johnson, Founder & Executive Director
Program Purpose
The Weapons Under Disability Accountability Program is a structured 10-week, 90-day residential educational program designed to help participants understand the consequences of weapons-related offenses while developing accountability, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, decision-making, violence prevention, employment readiness, and community reentry skills.
Who Will Attend
This program serves individuals charged with Weapons Under Disability offenses, Carrying a Concealed Weapon offenses, individuals charged with a Third-Degree Felony (F3) weapons offense, and other court-referred participants identified as needing violence prevention, accountability, decision-making, and life-skills education while residing at River City Correctional Center.
Program Goals
Increase accountability, reduce recidivism, improve decision-making, strengthen emotional intelligence, teach alternatives to violence, improve communication, enhance employment readiness, and support successful community reintegration.
10-Week Program Outline
- Wk
1Orientation, Accountability & Program Expectations - Wk
2Understanding Gun Violence & Community Impact - Wk
3Personal Risk & Decision-Making - Wk
4Self-Awareness & Emotional Intelligence - Wk
5Anger Management & Self-Control - Wk
6Weapons Awareness & Legal Consequences - Wk
7Conflict Resolution & Communication Skills - Wk
8Violence Prevention & Self-Defense Alternatives - Wk
9Dress With A Purpose & Employment Readiness - Wk
10Community Reentry Planning & Graduation
Weekly Schedule
- Monday
- Accountability & Cognitive Thinking Skills
- Tuesday
- Emotional Intelligence & Anger Management
- Wednesday
- Weapons Awareness & Violence Prevention
- Thursday
- Life Skills, Employment Readiness & Community Reentry
Expected Outcomes
Participants will demonstrate increased accountability, improved decision-making, stronger conflict-resolution skills, enhanced employment readiness, and a reduced likelihood of future criminal justice involvement. Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful completion.
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