PROGRAMS

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Tackling Crime in the Red Zone

A Mindset Intervention at Life’s Most Critical Moments

Fighting Crime in the Red Zone is a transformative mentorship and mental-performance initiative that meets justice-impacted youth at the exact moment choices matter most. Borrowing from football’s “red zone” metaphor—where the field shortens and every decision determines the outcome—the program delivers real-time coaching, structured mentorship, and practical mindset tools to interrupt harmful patterns and build a sustainable path forward.

At its core, this effort is not just about reducing recidivism; it is about restoring belief in possibility and equipping young people to regulate emotions, make smart decisions under pressure, and choose a future worth fighting for—whether in detention, on probation, in diversion, or during re-entry.

Program Thesis

When risk is highest, clarity, calm, and choice must be trained—not assumed. By giving youth fast, usable tools for emotional regulation, cognitive reframing, and identity-anchored motivation, we convert high-risk moments into high-growth moments.

Who We Serve

Youth and young adults ages 14–24 who are currently or recently justice-involved (detention, probation, diversion, or re-entry).
Individuals at acute risk of re-offense, school dropout, or violent incident.
Participants navigating transition points: release, school/work re-entry, and family reunification.

What We Deliver (Program Highlights)

Guided mentorship from trained coaches with legal-adjacent, athletic, and youth-development experience.
Mindset coaching grounded in evidence-aligned practices (breathing, attentional control, decision routines).
Cognitive reframing and emotional control strategies that work in real-world scenarios.
Leadership, self-awareness, and identity development modules.
Goal setting, visualization, and “Future Self” alignment practices.

Promise in one line: We teach young people to pause, choose, and execute the next right action—especially when it’s hardest.

Red Zone Intervention Pillars

Physiological Reset – brief, repeatable breath/body protocols to stabilize arousal quickly.
Cognitive Reframe—short talk tracks that shift from threat/impulse to options/strategy.

Core Initiatives (Menu of Offerings)

Red Zone Mentorship Pods
Small, high-touch groups (6–10) with weekly sessions and text-based micro-coaching between meetings.
Courtroom Pivot Sessions
60–90 minute skills intensives offered as diversion or compliance support; focuses on rapid regulation and choice routines.
Detention-Center Intensives
4–6 week cycles (2x/week) on triggers, conflict diffusion, and re-entry readiness.
Community Re-Entry Huddles
Post-release circles that tackle immediate logistics (ID, school/work re-enrollment, probation tasks) and establish weekly accountability.
Family Systems Workshops
Caregiver primers on de-escalation, supportive scripts, and how to “back the plan” at home.
Coach-the-Coach Training

Delivery Formats

Intensive: 4 weeks, 2x/week (detention or day reporting).
Standard: 8–12 weeks, 1x/week (probation/diversion/community).
Booster: Monthly alumni meet-ups + text-based nudges.

Typical 75-Minute Session

10 min – physiological reset & check-in
20 min – teach one core tool (keep it simple)
25 min – scenario practice/role-play
10 min – implementation plan (If-X-Then-Y card)
10 min – commitments & micro-habit tracker

THE NEXT CHAPTER

Reading & Mental Performance Program

Instructed by Jason Medlock, Mental Performance/Neuroscience Coach

The Next Chapter is a four-week reading and mindset-coaching initiative for court-involved and probationary clients in Harris County and beyond. The program fuses powerful literature with elite mental training—inspired by Jason Medlock’s coaching methodology—to catalyze identity growth, emotional control, and sustainable, real-world behavior change.

Participants engage in reflective reading, guided visualization, focused journaling, and practical decision tools rooted in core mental-performance essentials—emotional regulation, discipline, focus, and leadership. The result is a structured path from knowledge to action, designed for immediate use in the workforce, school, family, and community life.

Documented outcomes (pilot cohorts):

85% report improved emotional regulation
78% report increased motivation and clarity
100% complete the program with an actionable personal growth plan

Program Purpose

Convert reading into applied self-leadership through simple, repeatable tools.
Build the capacity to pause, choose, and execute the next right action under stress.
Strengthen identity, purpose, and pro-social habits that reduce violations and recidivism.

Who This Serves

Ages 16–30 (flexible) on probation, diversion, or re-entry pathways
Participants at moderate to high risk of non-compliance or relapse into harmful patterns
Individuals ready to translate insight into daily performance routines

Delivery Model (4 Weeks)

Format: 1 session/week (90 minutes), in person or virtual; optional office hours/text nudges
Cohort size: 10–15 participants (optimal for discussion and coaching)
Materials provided: reading selections, journaling workbook, visualization audio, habit trackers, and behavior-planning cards

Weekly Syllabus (Sample)

Week 1 — Self-Awareness & Emotional Control

Reading focus: stories of choice under pressure
Skills: physiological reset (30–60 s), trigger mapping, “If-X-Then-Y” decision trees
Output: Personal “Red-Flag to Reset” card

Week 2 — Focus, Discipline & Daily Structure

Reading focus: grit, consistency, and micro-habits
Skills: 15-minute planning block, cue→routine→reward redesign, distraction scripts
Output: One-page Daily Plan + Accountability Pairing

Week 3 — Identity, Purpose & Future Self

Reading focus: values, identity shift, and belonging
Skills: future-self imaging (guided visualization), environment design, ally audit
Output: Future-Self One-Pager (values, vision, first three habits)

Week 4—Communication, Leadership & Commitments

Reading focus: conflict repair, boundary setting, leadership in the community
Skills: respectful scripts, repair conversations, peer leadership roles
Output: 90-Day Action Contract (witnessed by cohort), graduation plan

Core Learning Methods

Reflective Reading: Short, high-impact chapters tied to lived scenarios
Guided Visualization: Rehearsal of calm, confident responses in stressful contexts
Journaling: SMART prompts that convert insight into measurable next steps
Scenario Practice: Role-plays using real-world triggers (home, work, probation visits)
Micro-Coaching: Text nudges and check-ins between sessions to stabilize habits

Participant Tools

Trigger → Reaction → Reset Log (daily 60-second entry)
Three-Breath Reset (30-second physiological downshift)
If-X-Then-Y Playbook (personalized decision cards for top three triggers)
Future-Self One-Pager (identity, values, first habits)
Weekly Momentum Sheet (attendance, punctuality, goals, rewards)
Communication Scripts (repair, boundary, and workplace dialogue)

Outcomes & Measurement

Primary KPIs:
- Self-regulation (pre/post short scale)
- Attendance/punctuality (program + work/school)
- Violations/incidents (30/90-day)
- Goal attainment (weekly + graduation plan)
Pilot Results (to date):
- 85% improved emotional regulation
- 78% increased motivation and clarity
- 100% program completion with an actionable plan

Data stack: sign-in sheets, brief validated self-report scales, case notes, and 30/90-day follow-ups.

Implementation & Staffing

Facilitator: Jason Medlock (lead instruction, performance coaching)
Site Coordinator (Partner): referrals, space, program calendar, data access
Optional Roles: peer mentors, employer/school liaisons, clinical consultant for trauma-informed quality

Onboarding (2 weeks): referral criteria, calendar, materials printing/app setup, baseline assessments
Cohort Run (4 weeks): weekly sessions + nudges; fidelity checks; mid-point review
Follow-Through (90 days): monthly booster, data collection, alumni leadership invitations

Safeguards & Ethics

Youth-appropriate consent and privacy practices with clear safety exceptions
Culturally responsive facilitation and non-stigmatizing language
Mandated-reporting compliance; escalation protocols for risk
Continuous improvement loop (participant voice + partner feedback)

Why It Works

Under-pressure simplicity: Tools are short, trainable, and situationally rehearsed.
Identity shift, not just information: Reading fuels a new self-concept that backs new behavior.
Network alignment: Participants, facilitators, and partners share one common playbook.

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