Tesa De la garde à la communauté

From Custody to Community is a structured, evidence-informed reentry curriculum designed to address one of the most critical gaps in the criminal justice system: the lack of practical, skill-based preparation for life after incarceration. Developed from lived experience and grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI) principles, this ten-week program focuses on the core competencies most strongly associated with successful reintegration:Cognitive restructuring and thinking skillsDecision-making and problem-solvingEmotional regulation and behavioral controlReentry planning and stability buildingEmployment and financial readinessCommunication and social functioningUnlike traditional programming that emphasizes compliance, this curriculum is designed for application-providing tools that can be used immediately in real-world situations.Each chapter includes:Structured instructional contentPractical exercises and behavioral drillsGroup discussion frameworksSelf-assessment tools to track progressWritten by someone who has navigated the system firsthand, this book bridges the gap between academic theory and lived reality-delivering material that is both credible and usable across institutional and independent settings.It is suitable for:Correctional education programsReentry organizationsProbation and parole support servicesIndividuals committed to meaningful behavioral changeReentry is not an abstract concept. It is a series of decisions made under real conditions.This book is designed to help prepare for them.