This is a therapy program for incarcerated men. The intervention proposes the creation of a 24-page interactive journal, which includes visually appealing images, factual information, and individual writing exercises to engage the inmates.
Participants must summarize, in their own words, the specific details of their imprisonment and their motivation for committing the crime for which they are currently incarcerated. Next, inmates are given an inventory of the consequences associated with substance use that cover a wide range of areas, such as relationships, school/work, and finances.
The journal provides a framework for assessing the rewards and costs of up to three specific behavioral changes, followed by strategies for implementing the selected changes. To move forward with the individualized plan for change, the team refers inmates to professional help and/or support groups.