Dakota Women’s Correctional Rehab Center (DWCRC) offers a variety of programming, including education and therapeutic groups and strives to implement programs that are specific to female resident needs. Here are some of the groups, classes, and therapies available to incarcerated individuals:

Level II.1 Substance Use Treatment:

This program is licensed by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services. Entry into this program requires a referral from a licensed addiction counselor. The group meets for 9 hours per week for approximately 12 weeks. This program follows the Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Substance Use curriculum which was developed by the University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute. The program relies on a cognitive-behavioral approach and has a heavy emphasis on skill building activities to assist with cognitive, social, emotional and coping skills development.

Beyond Violence:

The "Beyond Violence" program is a manualized, evidence-based curriculum designed for women in criminal justice settings (jails, prisons, and community corrections) who have a history of anger, aggression, or violence. The program focuses on addressing both the violence and trauma they have experienced as victims, as well as the violence they may have perpetrated.

 

Moving On:

This group is a gender-responsive, cognitive-behavioral intervention designed specifically for at-risk and justice-involved women. The program's core goal is to help participants develop skills and resources that will allow them to lead healthy, productive, and crime-free lives after their release.

Beyond Trauma:
This group, created by Dr. Stephanie Covington, is an evidence-based, manualized curriculum designed to help women and girls heal from the effects of trauma. The program is often used in conjunction with "Helping Women Recover" to provide an integrated approach to treating both addiction and trauma.

Within My Reach:

"Within My Reach" is an evidence-based, skills-based program designed to help individuals build and maintain healthy, stable, and safe relationships. It's often used in social service and correctional settings to help people who may have a history of unhealthy relationship patterns.

Positive Psychology:

The program's aim is to teach inmates about the framework of positive psychology. By focusing on strengths, positive emotions, and meaning, the program helps participants move beyond their past actions and the negative environment, and instead, focus on personal growth and flourishing. 

Individual Counseling:

Residents have the opportunity to engage and participate in individual therapy with a licensed practitioner. The therapist's role is to provide an objective perspective, offer guidance, and teach the resident coping mechanisms and skills. This collaborative process helps individuals explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to gain a better understanding of themselves and make desired changes.

Peer Support:

Certified Resident Peer Supports offer wisdom through connection though lived experiences. Peer support focuses on an individual's strengths and abilities rather than their deficits or symptoms. The goal is to empower residents to take an active role in their own recovery and to recognize their inherent resilience.