What is the biggest misconception about inmates and others who are in trouble with society?
Personally, that they all are receptive to change. It is amazing the denial and rationalization that exists. Fault finding and terminal excusitis is the norm. I lived the criminal life; I’m the wrong person to ask about misconceptions. In the free world, the biggest misconception is that they are all hopeless and will never change. I find many receptive and hungry people seeking help urgently. Return to top Are you worried about being forced to change or adapt? NO. I do not wish to sound arrogant, but Basic Progress is on the cutting edge. Although not much is original; the form and the process is. There is no one else who is capable of determining what needs to be changed. We are compliant with regulations and what we do works. I often have to explain to Chaplains or counselors why our classes can be tense. We are engaged in a life changing process that cannot be compromised. Comments are usually of the lighten up variety. My response is simple, Remember that prayer? –Somebody help t
