Ley Prison Programme
LPP The Programme
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Induction  
Duration 2
weeks
Pre-programme preparation introducing individuals to working in groups and assessing and raising levels of motivation for change. Provides an opportunity to discuss any concerns and issues around involvement in the LPP.
  • Overview of the LPP
  • Cycle of Change
  • Trust Exercises
   
Primary Treatment Phase - Stage One: Introduction
Duration 4
weeks
Individuals are introduced to the key aspects of the programme gaining an understanding of the variety of tools which will be used, practising new behaviour and starting to share personal information with the group.
  • Diaries
  • Concepts
  • Relating and Listening Chairs
  • Ley Community
  • Personal Profiles
  • Feelings
  • Loss
  • Thinking and Behaviour Skills (Anger Management, Social Skills, Moral Reasoning)
  • Addiction Awareness
   
Primary Treatment Phase - Stage Two: Patterns of Behaviour
Duration 4
weeks
During this stage individuals are developing an understanding of patterns of behaviour and their relevant consequences in relation to themselves, family and society. A cognitive model is used to promote appropriate coping strategies enabling change.
  • M25 (Offending Behaviour)
  • Victim Awareness
  • Crime Line
  • HEP/HIV/Safe Sex
  • Models of Drug Use
  • Thinking and Behaviour Skills (Anger Management, Social Skills, Moral Reasoning)
   
Primary Treatment Phase - Stage Three: Personal Dynamics
Duration 4
weeks
The developed group dynamic is used in this stage to explore in depth issues around relationships. This enables individuals to identify the effect they have on their relationships and how particular relationships have impacted on them and to start to create a positive support network for the future.
  • Buttons Exercise (in depth look at close relationships)
  • You and an Important Relationship
  • Cycle of Change
  • People Who Give To Us and People Who Take From Us
  • Saying Goodbye
   
Primary Treatment Phase - Stage Four: Past, Present, Future:
Duration 4
weeks
The final part of this phase gives each individual time to explore their personal history and develop a SMART action plan, in consultation with peers, addressing relapse prevention and helping them to 'move on'.
  • Past, Present and Future Exercise
  • Action Plans
  • Alcohol Awareness
  • Cross Addiction
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Co-dependency
  • Stepping Stones (identifying strengths, CVs, interview techniques)
   
Primary Treatment Phase - Stage Five: Next Step
Duration 16
weeks
During this period participants consolidate and further their learning whilst taking on additional responsibilities for the community. By putting into practice the skills they have learned they act as role models for new members while having the opportunity to focus on their own resettlement issues. Individuals attend an open group and structured group each week plus other activities.
  • Boundaries
  • Managing Feelings
  • Consequences
  • Loss
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Action Plans
  • Relationships
  • Anger Management
  • Social Skills
  • Living Environment
  • Leisure
  • Finance and Budgeting
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