Prisoners tell one another that they shouldn't come to our place. And the reasons are many. At TLC clients must work. They must submit to drug tests on demand. They can't fight or threaten anyone. And we let their probation or parole officer know how they're doing.
Now these might seem like good things to the average citizen. But to those who aren't done using or living a criminal life this is not a good place to be.
The only time a prisoner will recommend our place is to someone they know wants to change. And for those who want to do something different this is the perfect place.
Living at TLC teaches clients to be responsible. To pay their child support and program service fees. To get up every day and go to work.
To a so-called "normal" person these don't sound like big deals. But to someone who's never been responsible this is a new way of life. Before coming to our place many clients didn't know how to do the simplest of things. Things like fill out a job application. Clean their rooms. Dress appropriately for a job interview. How to be polite and respectful.
Our good reputation comes from those who reunite with a sober family member. Someone they might have almost given up on.
