“The problem is that people think they’re supposed to be courageous in facing the outside world, whereas what is so profoundly transformative is the courage to look at yourself. It’s the courage to not give up on yourself, even though you do see your aggression, jealousy, meanness, and so on.…...
Approach and Technique
JCP was recently invited to attend a special meeting of the Massachusetts Parole Board to describe the approach and techniques that we use in our circles. As our circles inside have grown in size and reputation, increasing numbers of men are describing the value of their insights in Jericho Circles to…...
Unlocking Men: Men’s Circles in Prison
Featured Research on the Work of JCP and Allied Organizations By David R. Karp Despite mounting evidence of the effectiveness of correctional programs (MacKenzie, 2006; Cullen & Gendreau, 2000), offenders are woefully underserved. Two- thirds of all prisoners are released without any vocational or educational training; 75% have alcohol or…...