We have tried to focus on offenders right after they enter the detention center. When people have a long sentence hanging over their head, it is the best carrot to entice them to sign up for the program.

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Participants can only have approved visits during their first two phases of the program. This is probably the most difficult part of the program, because they have to write down in advance every activity that involves leaving their residence and only family members and significant others can visit.

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