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Applied in 2008

The Academy

Fresno Rescue Mission

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 5
  • Program Participants Last Year: 282
  • Meets about 55 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 18 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 76

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Ensures that arrangements with outside fund raising firms are made in writing.
  • Receives information about the financial arrangements with such firms and, if applicable, the anticipated portion of the gross proceeds that goes to the organization.
  • Has formally approved a conflict of interest policy and regularly monitors it to ensure adherence.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.
  • Convenes an audit committee.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
Vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ.

Measure
Desire for life change, change in attitude and behavior, admission of past wrongs and desire to make amends where possible, honest admission of current problems and sin with the desire to deal with those areas, development of character, self-discipline and self-control, submission to authority and adherance to rules, desire to spend time with God and go to church, becoming more responsible, moving from self-centered to other-centered.

Outcome 2
Recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

Measure
Regular drug and alcohol testing, participation in addiction education and relapse prevention classes, developing a relapse prevention plan and adhering to it, attending recovery meetings, honestly dealing with issues in counseling and small group settings, ongoing accountability, avoiding old friends and old hangouts, monitored during aftercare program.

Outcome 3
Academic Enhancement.

Measure
Diagnostic testing, involvement in literacy class, involvement in GED preparedness class, regular meetings with literacy/GED teachers and tutors, monitoring academic goals.

Outcome 4
Job Readiness.

Measure
Monitoring during work therapy, participating in job readiness workshops, job coaching, mock interviews, resume development, interview critique, job search logs, vocational testing.

Outcome 5
Restored relationships with their families.

Measure
Co-dependency classes, progress monitored in couple's counseling, progress monitored in couple's class, monitored during family re-entry.

Change Process: (self-reported)

The Academy is a disciplined 18-month rehabilitation men's program - 12 months residential, 6 months aftercare. Some men are court ordered, others walk in. Program candidates enter a one week orientaton, determining their readiness. Once accepted, they attend mandatory classes 14 hours a week, focusing on spiritual development, addictions education, emotional issues and life skills. They attend chapel services, elective classes and support groups. Among the electives are classes focusing on parenting, anger management and group counseling for married couples. They are involved in work therapy five hours daily learning good work ethics and obtaining marketable job skills. Each man is assigned a counselor and a mentor. Removal of gang-related and employment inhibiting tattoos is available. Diagnostic testing is done and men needing their GED or to enhance academic weaknesses can do so in the Computer Learning Center. We have a literacy and basic computer class. In the last quarter, men enter the Career Employment Service where they receive eight weeks of job readiness workshops, career testing, resume formation and mock job interviews. During the eleventh month, they begin their job search and develop an aftercare plan that they are required to follow when they leave. Once employed, they can choose to go into our transition home for up to one year or to return home. Their aftercare plan consists of weekly drug testing, two to three meetings per week, church attendance and weekly meetings with their mentor.