Second Chance Successes

Recent Wins from Second Chance

2007-08-28T06:40:00.000-07:00

Now that I have been through most of the program I have seen a great change in my attitude and my view of life. After finishing the sauna my mind and body have been literally purified. All the drugs and toxins are out and new ideas, concepts and goals are in. My mind is clearer and my body is healthier. I feel better than I ever have. From here on out my life is going to be uphill, until I reach the top. I hope that others will see how the program truly works!!!.

Ernest M.

My biggest win was coming here to the Second Chance Program. It has helped me change my way of thinking. Before all I would think about was how I was going to get my next high. Now I have a clear way of thinking. The sauna also has a lot to do with how I am able to think now. It cleaned out all of the toxins that were stored up in my body. Also I learned how to communicate with people and I will be able to confront anything that gets in my way. But my biggest win is that I got my self respect back.

Nathan G.

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Better Life with Second Chance

2007-03-21T12:12:00.000-07:00

"My win is - in fact this win is by far the biggest so far. My love & respect level have increased dramatically. Its a feeling that goes past a [course] session but stuck with me in the pod in conversations with my wife. It really made an impact on my life, well on me 1st.

"But my life is yet to come. 28 years at my life, I lost girlfriends for lack of trust and other past problems that in life I had to deal with. I now tend to fell lighter but I know not body wise, but it is my heart that feels lighter and all in all never felt this here and normal in 29 years, than I do now."

Luis

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Incarcerated Offender is Taught Vital Communication Skills as Part of Rehab

2007-03-20T17:09:00.000-07:00

The Second Chance Program in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a prison-based social rehab program. This program uses a manualized treatment approach rather than a counselor driven treatment criminal rehab program. These manuals are delivered as courses, addressing common insufficiencies found in offenders. Rick Pendery, who opened the center in New Mexico, is the national director of the Second Chance Centers and has piloted the program successfully over the past six years.

“The courses we deliver as part of this criminal and drug rehab program, specifically deal with common deficits found in those with criminal behavior difficulties and substance abuse histories, such as social behavioral skills, life skills, and the development of moral values and restoration of self-esteem.”, Pendery explains. “The address of which has been found to have a positive impact on the development of pro-social behaviors and reduced recidivism. Previous outcome studies on this treatment method have demonstrated equal success for a variety of commonly abused street drugs and alcohol.”

The Second Chance Program includes four modules, handling drug rehabilitation, learning skills, self respect and a reintegration model. One of the beginning steps of the drug rehab module is a communication course that emphasizes the application of the communication tools that are taught, especially confront drills.

A current inmate, Julio, has been in the prison system for over 10 years and had an inhalant addiction. He was referred to the Second Chance program by his social worker for the public defenders office. He is more than half-way through the program now and has hope for a new life when he completes his sentence. He explains, "After completing the communication course, I realize it has been a substantial win in a couple of areas. Obviously, 34 days ago it was very hard to envision completing all of the requirements of the communication booklet. Many days it just seemed easier to quit and go back to County. But then I realized how the very communication drills I was studying were the keys to helping me get through those frustrating urges to quit.”

The drills include confronting a person (sitting comfortably, looking eye to eye) until the student has no negative reaction to looking at another person, sometimes for many hours at a time. The Communication Course module is based on the research of L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology.

Pendery explains, “Our course in communication skills has many, many drills, including ones covering the areas of handling rebellious people and the ability to accurately determine the level of force necessary to handle a situation. As most of our students have histories of lack of self-control and of relying on force in lieu of communication, these drills address the use of communication and intention in handling life situations rather than confrontation and force. The practical course drills show them how, if in a position where force is necessary, to be able to use force dispassionately and with discipline and self-control, rather than “flying off the handle” or “losing their temper” and only as far as needed to allow communication to occur.”

Julio explains his use, “By applying the Training Routines, I experienced a first-hand example of how the techniques in the training drills help me to stay in control of the outcome of various situation and circumstances that I once allowed to run out of control. My blood test situation, my baby's mama drama and my negative mentality have all been alleviated because of my persistence in learning, drilling, passing and completing this first book. But even more important, is my new gained ability to communicate in a higher quality, not being personally affected by someone’s communication being thrown off, and being able to regain control of the communication, handle the person or situation and bringing the communication back to a level where it is pleasant, effective and stable."

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Another Second Chance Student is Taking Control of Life

2007-03-20T15:08:00.000-07:00

"I know my life is going to be a lot better because I will be more joyful and happy. I really am grateful because I now have total control of my mind, body and soul. I have choices and I choose that I what I want in my* life. I underlined "my" because I want to express that I control me now and nobody or anything could ever do it again, not emotions, influences or any pressures that I could have had previously. its my life, its now or never, we beat the odds together. Well that's a big win the writing has to stop but the saga continues."

Santana

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Changed Attitude After Some of the Steps of the Second Chance Program

2007-01-29T12:35:00.000-08:00

"My name is Santana and I completed the Detoxification Program here at the Second Chance Program in Albuquerque Nuevo Mexico. At first I did not like the sauna treatment. But now that I’m done I am happy with the results. I was the type of person who would explode in situations and never think of the consequences. Now my temper is calm, I have a better perspective of things and situations. I now have patience and I am a lot more happy than I was just 35 days previous of today. My personality ain’t always serious, I have a more humorous side to me. I have no cravings for the drugs that led me to where I am at now. Even though I can’t change the past I know that the new person that came out of the sauna will have a great and positive effect on my future.

"Thanks to the communication course and the sauna treatment I have molded into another person, a person who would be able to be loved and cared for more easily than the sour, not caring much about anyone else person I used to be. My daughter and wife will be happy with me. It takes a lot of time and energy and it has its toll on your body but if I could do it I knew it is possible for anybody. I was the type of person to easily give up but I perceived and made it through I conquered something even at times I thought it was impossible. With the right amount of effort and patients anyone could do it."

Santana

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Change in Life from the Sauna Detox at Second Chance

2007-01-29T11:10:00.000-08:00

"When I first sat here I was very confused about change while in Second Chance. And as I completed book 1 communication I started feeling a change within myself and then sauna actually blew my mind in the various things I went through. And I have attested to completing the sauna since 10-01-07 and I see a beautiful person now free and clean from any and all drugs and poison."

Terry

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Clean from Drugs After the Sauna Detox at Second Chance

2007-01-29T11:07:00.000-08:00

"My over all success that I got in the sauna program is I was able to release emotions that I had held in for a long time. I also was able to think about life, living sober and clean, and mistakes that I had made due to drugs. The sauna allowed me to have another change to be clean again and I’m going to enjoy my life now being clean and clear minded. This is my win while being in the sauna."

Johnny

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Sauna Detoxification Win at the Second Chance Program

2007-01-29T10:56:00.000-08:00

"I’m so happy that I’m free of residues and I’m also really grateful that I had the opportunity to participate in the sauna program. I feel now that I could do much better in life now that I have a clear and clean mind and body. My thoughts and intentions are totally positive now. I don’t crave any drugs and that’s a really good thing. Now I can have a drug free future and I will better my life and I will stop hurting the people that care and love me. That itself is a great accomplishment in my life. I’m so grateful to this program and all the caring people who were there for me and still are from Second Chance Program. Thank you for not giving up and acknowledging me as a fellow human being. I could assume that I wasn’t a waste of time or that I wasted my time while I was here."

Joseph

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Wins at Second Chance

2007-01-29T10:52:00.000-08:00

"What I’ve gotten out of Second Chance since I got here is that my communication level had increased greatly. My self control is way better than what it ever has been. Also I’ve learned to confront my problem now, I can confront it and deal with it. My biggest win was that the Detox Program really works. Now I have no cravings for drugs what so ever. Thank You"

Joseph

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Successes from the Second Chance Program

2007-01-29T10:31:00.000-08:00

"After arriving at 2nd chance on September 7th of 2006, I tried to maintain optimism about being able to successfully function in a sober manner. But with so many failed attempts in the 30 years of my life haunting my memory, my excitement level was low. All at once I noticed the straightforward attitude of the staff and their warm confident receiving of myself that screamed nothing but success. I perceived a vibration that no matter what has occurred in the past or where I’d failed at in life, if I would just allow myself this opportunity, things would be different, and I would not fail!

"It’s been a step by step process in getting to where I am now from where I was at the beginning. At times, the only assurance I had that I was still making progress and being productive was by taking my supervisors word that I would get through it. It’s never been an easy program to follow. The idea is simple. But actually doing it is not at all a piece if cake. It takes a lot of hard work and it’s this hard effort made which requires sincere dedication and discipline. And as I continue to accomplish each step, I become more motivated to continue accomplishing what I set out to do and I am not willing to give up in exchange for the past failures or lifestyles. I am just thankful to my lord for his hand of mercy extending through the concept of this program, its staff and my fellow students to support and encourage my continued success here in the program as well as outside of the program in life. Its an ongoing success story that continues today."

Julio

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Clean and Sober from the Sauna Detoxification Module

2007-01-29T10:29:00.000-08:00

"When I first started the sauna I felt depressed and I would get restimulations from drugs I had done. I used to always carry this chip on my shoulder and think I was better than everybody and try to ACT bad. Now that I completed my sauna I feel great. I’m happier. I don’t get restimulations anymore. I don’t have that chip on my shoulder either. I finally realized what life really had to offer and it’s much better than drugs toxins that I used to put in my body. My family and friends are happy to see the change in me. Now I have goals to accomplish in life. I would like to see more people succeed in this program because it really works, I am so happy to be clean and sober, especially my honesty I have now."

Kedric

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Sauna Detoxification Successes from the Second Chance Center

2007-01-29T10:23:00.000-08:00

"I am thankful for the Second Chance Sauna Program. It has made me feel better about myself, both physically and mentally. It gave me back the confidence that it is OK to just be me! I no longer have any cravings for drugs or alcohol. I have a more positive towards my life and what I can make of it! Thank You Second Chance!"

George

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Better Communication Using the Second Chance Program

2007-01-25T16:17:00.001-08:00

"I felt that I will be able to communicate with people better and confront anything without a problem. I will have good communication with anyone and be able to understand what someone is trying to tell me and give proper responses to them without being nervous. I have better control of situations that may happen."

E.091106

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Practicing the Communication Drills at the Second Chance Program in New Mexico

2007-01-25T16:16:00.000-08:00

"When me and my twin first did the drill, I was holding my head high. It looked like I was talking to the ceiling. That means I wasn't communicating with my twin. After a few tries I learned to look at my twin face to face. We had better understanding."

Roland

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Changing Life at the Second Chance Program

2007-01-25T16:15:00.000-08:00

"Dec 1st is when I got here. I knew no one until I came in to B pod with Taylor. I saw some of my home town friends that came here before me. i asked them how it was. They told me its not like Vegas. Just different, a lot of studying, reading, writing and spelling, drill and Sauna.

"When I first started doing course I knew nothing about it. But now I have learned a lot about Second Chance Program, it is here to help people like me with their problems and to teach you a better way in your life."

B.120106

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Regaining Ability to Communicate in the Second Chance Program

2007-01-25T16:14:00.002-08:00

"When I came to Second Chance Program I didn't understand it. I came in here on 12/12/06. I started asking questions, it took a change in my life. On the communication drill they have changed me and taught me to be there and be able to communicate with people and to understand the ability of the program. So I can talk to a person and start communication with the person and be able to control and change the communication in my life and have the ability to go on in my life and be a successful member of society."

Michael

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Handling Situations Using Communication

2007-01-25T16:14:00.001-08:00

"Before I came to this program, I handled things my way. Which 9 time out of 10 I would end up regretting. I was unaware of a different way of handling people or situations. Studying this course has taught me that my way was wrong. I'm now equipped for handling people or my situations in a professional manner."

Victor

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Sauna Detoxification Success on the Second Chance Program

2007-01-25T16:13:00.001-08:00

" I feel very good and happy because I feel the change in me and I feel like a new person. At first I didn't like the sauna because I didn't think that it worked, but after hard work I felt the change and it feels good. I hope everyone else feels as good as I do.

'THANK YOU VERY MUCH SECOND CHANCE."

Eddie

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One of the Communication Drills on the Second Chance Program

2007-01-25T16:12:00.000-08:00

"The first time I did this drill I thought it was crazy. But now that i have opened myself up to the drill, it has shown me discipline, mental, spiritual, physical control in being there."

Roland

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Success from the Second Chance Sauna Detoxification Module

2007-01-25T16:11:00.000-08:00

"My win or Success Story about me in the Sauna is that it helped flush out all the toxins from my system. It made me feel lively, alter and got my strength back. I don't have any craving or urge for the alcohol. I feel real confident about myself."

E.100506

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Second Chance Center Sauna Detoxification Success

2007-01-25T16:10:00.001-08:00

"My win from the Sauna is that I feel that I have my self respect back. I think that I have really changed for the better and I think that my family and friends will see the change in me and I also feel I don't have any dependency on drugs and I don't dream of think about them no more. I also have a clear mind and I got my short and long term memory back. I have more energy and physically I feel 100% better. I feel the best I have felt in my whole life. Thank you."

Isaac

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Participant of the Second Chance Program Regains His Ability to Communicate

2007-01-25T16:08:00.000-08:00

"After completing the communication course, I realize its been a substantial win in a couple of areas. Obviously 34 days ago it was very hard to envision completing all of the requirements of the communication booklet. Many days it just seemed easier to quit and go back to County. But then I realized how the very [communication drills] I was studying were the keys to helping me get through those frustrating urges to quit.

By applying the TRs, I experienced a first-hand example of how the techniques in the training drills help me to stay in control of the outcome of various situation and circumstances that I once allowed to run out of control. My blood test situation, my baby's mama drama and my mentality have all been alleviated because of my persistance in learning, drilling, passing and completing ths firts book. But even more is my new gained ability to communicate in a higher quality, not being personally effected by someones communication being thrown off, but being able to regain control of the communication, handle the person or situation and bringing the communication back to a level where it is pleasant, effective and stable."

Julio

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Success on the Second Chance Program

2007-01-25T16:07:00.000-08:00

This is a success from a resident at the Second Chance Center in New Mexico who completed the Communications Course of the program.

"I believe this was a huge win for me because now I'll be able to communicate better with people. It will also help me with my anger problem. I remember a time when i would react without thinking of the consequences. Now, I'll be a better person."

Albert

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Major Changes in Life from the Second Chance Program

2007-01-25T16:06:00.002-08:00

"Ten years ago I aimlessly sold drugs and made errors that I thought would never cause me trouble. In 1992 my father was shot to death in front of my mother, brothers and sisters. Later in life I was shot in the back (which almost caused my death) while being apprehended. While recovering in the hospital I thought about leaving the prison and avenging those who hurt me. I thought nothing could change my mind. Two and a half years ago I began the Second Chance Program.

Little by little I realized how terrible my childhood was as I was surrounded by drugs and violence. I know today about ethics and morals and what rehabilitation is. Although a person may spend 20 years or more being a criminal, with the steps of this program I have learned what I could not assimilate in school. I hope Governments will make this program a reality for the world. Now I see a promising life. I no longer think about my past. I now want to help other people to overcome the addiction to drugs leaving them free. If this program were in other prisons, we could achieve these wins for everyone."

T.G.G.

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Life Restored with the Second Chance Program

2007-01-25T16:06:00.001-08:00

"Through all these months that I have been in this program, I've obtained many successes. My first gain is I have completed my course in communication in order to confront people in a positive way & have better control of my emotions & have the ability to have intention without reservation in what I want for my future life. My second success is I have completed the sauna detoxification. There is where I purified my body & I acquired an important ability to be able to continue my education. In fact, I felt my mind function better & better to the point of perfection. My body feels like never before. I was a drug addict from 9 years old and now, after 25 years of addiction, one could imagine how I feel to be free of drugs!

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Success from Second Chance Program

2007-01-25T16:05:00.001-08:00

"I received consecutive gains throughout my advance through the program. I also did a technical course of work clearing techniques which I use in my staff position. Now that I am rehabilitated I continue to improve myself. I feel happy with myself & I feel much pleasure in helping my companions so more & more people can get off drugs. I want to help no only the addicts of this prison, but of all the prisons in Mexico, because it is their purpose to rehabilitate criminals. If we apply this technology we could have a true continent without violence and drugs and that is productive."

R.B.A.

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Regaining Morals with the Second Chance Program

2007-01-25T16:04:00.002-08:00

"This remarkable technology was able to change my life when i thought I had lost everything. I began to use drugs at the age of 16 and used all types for 20 years. I destroyed my family and everything around me. Inside that circle of bad habits there are no moral principles. I was so lost, I no longer wanted to live. God gave me the strength to enter the Second Chance Program. I now realize I am a person that can help others in this world. And all the youth that suffer from drugs can be helped by me. I would like to be in front of you so I can tell you all this program has given me. If I am not able to stand in front of you, you will hear about me in the near future. My purpose is to manage a center for juvenile rehabilitation. I will also present seminars in schools about ethics. Being without ethics is the main cause of prostitution and violence. I am now 2 years and 1 month free of drugs. This is what I want for my life and the lives of others."

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Better Life for this Resident of the Second Chance Program

2007-01-25T16:04:00.001-08:00

"I want to tell about the gains I have obtained while being in the Second Chance Program. I am very grateful and the program has changed my life.

"While I was drug addicted I committed many crimes. My life was very negative. I created problems for many people including the authorities even after I was in prison.

"Since I have entered this program, I have changed my life. I now have my life to look forward to and complete happiness."

J.H.V.Q.

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Inmate Changing his Life After the Second Chance Program

2007-01-25T16:03:00.001-08:00

"During my stay in this program I have learned the true meaning of life. The human being is not here by chancec but with a real purpose and mission. I have decided to change my life to a positive purpose and help others do the same. I will never return to my bad habits or false friends. Today I thank the Second Chance Program for the oppourtunity to receive information and tools to solve my past and future problems. I am willing to dedicate my life to those that need my help. For those of you who read these lines, this program is the solution to help all the people in the world...

"This technology will work in any prison. I trust that these words will become beneficial for all those who need rehabilitation. It truly is a benefit to all society."

C.A.B.

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Inmate Gets Rehabilitated and Wants to Help Others With the Second Chance Program

2007-01-25T16:02:00.002-08:00

"I am far away from drugs now and I have definitely regained my ability. I used drugs for twenty six years. I started using drugs at the age of ten. The drugs ranged from inhalants to alcohol and everything in between. I entered the program weighing 48 kilos. I was invited into this program for rehabilitation and accepted only because I felt the program could temporarily alleviate my withdrawal pain until I could get more drugs. But thanks to the help I received from the staff, I remained in the program and drug free. Today I am part of the staff and continue my rehabilitation and growth in becoming an ethical person. I got help from this group and I want to help others in this group. I have awakened from a negative fantasy in which I used to live. I now look at everything clearly. This is definitely the road I choose and the way to happiness. What I have learned and the positive changes I have made, should be made available in all prisons."

A.B.I.

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Second Chance Program Helps Inmate to Restore Virtues

2007-01-25T16:02:00.001-08:00

"In the Second Chance Program, I realized and recovered my abilities and virtues - thanks to the technology of Mr. Hubbard. I am very thankful and I am sober because of him, his effort, and his dedication to build a workable technology for all of us."

A.Y.

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Heroin Addict Gets His Second Chance

2007-01-25T15:57:00.000-08:00

"I was addicted to heroin for 14 and a half years. I was a top drug pusher in the prison and thought I was born to damage people. I entered the program with the idea of sabotaging it; but the technology of Mr. Hubbard worked and I changed my mind about my life and purpose. Today I know I cannot repair all the damage I made, but with this technology I am saving many lives.

"Thank you and god bless you."

A.L.R.

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Second Chance Program Participant Changes His Life

2007-01-25T15:56:00.002-08:00

"I thank this program for giving me the necessary data to control myself and my impulses. Before, I stole from people, homes and businesses to support my drug habit. I was bad.

"Now, I lead a different life. I can confront my problems and can communicate. I have improved my survival and am helping my fellow inmates survive better too.

"I am a supervisor and I receive huge satisfaction in helping others to get free of drugs and to learn how to learn. When I help them to go through the courses and get success, I also get success! Thank you, Mr. Hubbard."

G.D.C.

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Second Chance Program Participant Wants to Help Get Others Off Drugs

2007-01-25T15:56:00.001-08:00

"Thanks to the Second Chance Program I started to value the things that I didn't value before, like my family and friends. I also got back my self-esteem and personal integrity. "I am now a supervisor helping so that tomorrow they can be happy and without drugs, as I am now. "Thanks to this program I am moving ahead."

R.L.

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Heroin Addict Gets a Second Chance

2007-01-25T15:55:00.002-08:00

"My success story is knowing about this program and starting it because I was badly addicted to heroin. Thanks to this program, even though inside the prison, I am a man free of drugs and with the ability to help other inmates the same way I was helped. I can see life in a different way - love others and getting rid of my criminal mind. I thank this program, because it brings happiness and life."

J.L.J.

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Life Changed with the Second Chance Program

2007-01-25T15:55:00.001-08:00

"When I started this program I was confused about a lot of aspects to my life. As I progressed, I started to feel much better. All of this is because of the Second Chance Program. I have more wins, but I can't express them with words. Thanks."

J.E.

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Second Chance Program Student Gets a Second Chance

2007-01-25T15:54:00.002-08:00

"When I was addicted, my life was a disaster. I just lived to use drugs, use drugs. I lost my self-respect, my values, and I almost lost my life. When no one would give one penny for me, this group helped me. Now I am getting ready to be useful and productive to society as I am gaining the ability to confront my fears, control my emotions, and I am learning better communication."

M.M.

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Another Second Chance Program Ensenada Success!

2007-01-25T15:54:00.001-08:00

"I have been in this program 9 months. I had been using drugs and alchohol for 25 years. Now, in present time, my mind is completely different and I think differently too. Thanks to this very complete program, I recovered my values, my family and the funniest thing is that I got all this in the prison of Ensenada in Baja. I am proud of it and I can see that for the first time there is a change in our government. I thank you with my entire heart, thank you, thank you!"

M.C.V.

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