We offer the following programs as effective strategies for support as alternatives to incarceration:

1. REFORMERS UNANIMOUS OUTPATIENT PROGRAM

What is the Reformers Unanimous Outpatient Program? The Reformers Unanimous Outpatient Program is a weekly addictions program with over 700 chapters in the United States and in several foreign countries. It is experiencing unparalleled success in changing the lives of the addicted. More than 76% of students who complete the Reformers Unanimous curriculum never return to their addiction.

Reformers Unanimous is a faith-based program that focuses on reforming behavior by transforming our thought processes according to spiritual principles. Since the concepts of Reformer Unanimous are faith-based, the student has a life-time support system when integrated into a local church in his community.

The Reformers Unanimous Outpatient Program goes beyond weekly meetings. Students are assigned challenges to complete outside of class. Students are strongly encouraged to attend our multiple meetings/services. A challenge leader is available to the student at all times for questions, support, and encouragement. Our goal is to equip each student with all the tools necessary for them to be totally free from their current addiction.

RU Outpatient Program Provides:
- One hour weekly group counsel
- 2 ½ hour weekly addiction abstinence/behavioral modification training class
- Journal development for the duration of the program
- Ten principles to develop abstinence
- Ten statutes for lifestyle structure
- Nine temperaments to obtain freedom

2. REFORMERS UNANIMOUS PLUS

Accountability Infrastructure
The purpose of this plan is to increase the level of structure in the life of the student and require more accountability to the Reformers Unanimous Director and (his/her) leadership.

The student is required to have a meeting with the RU Director before beginning RU Plus in order to understand all components of the program.

RU PLUS PROVIDES:
- One hour weekly group counsel
- 2 ½ hour weekly addiction abstinence/ 
behavioral modification training class
- 1 hour weekly individual counseling
- Journal development for the duration of the program
-Taught the importance of commitment, responsibility and following structure that is set up by authority
- Completion of personal growth challenges monitored by an RU Plus staff member
- Taught the importance of accountability, goals, and responsibilities of life
- Detailed follow-up reporting with the recovering addict’s legal officials/probation officers

RU PLUS REQUIRES:
- Weekly community service opportunities
- Memorization of ten principles to Develop abstinence
- Memorization of ten statutes for lifestyle structure
- Memorization of nine temperaments to obtain freedom
- Write 10 essays on various topics concerning various temptations that lead to addiction
- Meet or exceed 107 personal challenges from the program director
- Read at least 110 chapters of our class textbook
- Memorization of 106 Bible verses


A Snapshot of a RU Plus Progress Report

3. REFORMERS UNANIMOUS RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT

The Reformers Unanimous Residential Treatment Homes are an eight-month intensive recovery program for men and women with addictions.  We provide a reconstructive learning atmosphere where the non-functioning addict can be trained in a supportive environment of rehabilitation consisting of: study, counsel, education, and work place training. Our homes can effectively help up to 100 men and 80 ladies at a time.


The RU Homes Provide:

Student Intervention Plan
The Student Intervention Plan is the basis for all training in the homes it is a determination of “areas of concern” including concerns with addiction, society, emotional, spiritual, physical and correctional.

Phase Chart
The RUI School of Discipleship operates using a four-phase program.  The phases monitor progress through the RU program, and tracks student’s progress through required reading and the results of counseling sessions. 

Counseling
Students of the program receive counseling in groups on weekdays and individually bi-weekly.

Evening Classes
Evening classes are provided to provide a mixture of: education, information, occupation and relaxation. 

Weekend Classes
College level classes are provided weekly for student and include: theology, financial management, health and nutrition, basic computer skills, auto mechanics, driver’s safety training, and childcare.

The Work Program
Each student volunteers in some capacity for 8 hours every weekday. Hard work develops character which is vital to making right decisions once a student has finished the program.

Discharge Summary
Every student receives a discharge summary summarizing concerns for the student at the time of admission, the student’s progress in those areas, and the recommendations for aftercare for the student. 

The RUI Aftercare Plan give students an effective plan for continuing sobriety through:
•    Determining 3 most important goals they have worked on while in the program
•    Determining areas of concern, goals, and intervention plans that demand their attention such as: sobriety, medical, legal, educational/vocational, social, spiritual, marital/relational.


What Others are Saying About RU

Reformers Unanimous Program is an accepted alternative to other twelve step programs for fulfilling court ordered conditions of probation. I am currently the Presiding Judge of the 17th Judicial Circuit Drug Court. As you know our Drug Court is a response to a substantial increase of drug addiction and the impact on the criminal justice system.

Reformers Unanimous integrates a high level of supervision and substance abuse treatment in a controlled environment and is committed to the success of all participants. With the assistance of this program participants recover from substance abuse and become productive members of society. While Presiding in Drug Court I have observed the commitment and change of life style that participants have experienced. In addition, those who complete your program recognize responsibility, accountability, discipline and a positive attitude and become reintegrated into the community.

-Judge Ronald White
17th Circuit Court
Winnebago County Illinois

When Reformers Unanimous was introduced to the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center it filled a much needed void. I have never seen a program transform a facility the way R.U. did. The program not only enlightens the lives of the incarcerated that we administer to but also the way the staff interacts with them.

In my twenty years in corrections and law enforcement, I have never seen a program captivate a facility in this manner. The Reformers Unanimous staff has brought a ray of hope and love to this detention center as well as to the surrounding community. Individuals who have been repeat offenders for many years have been transformed from their addictive behavior. These individuals are returning to society as productive citizens and are, returning to the facility to mentor to those still incarcerated. Needless to say, I am a strong advocate for a Reformers Unanimous program in every community.

-Lt. Bernard Salandi
Rutherford County Sheriffs Department
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

One of the biggest challenges facing the offender population today is accessing substance abuse treatment and skill building for a life of recovery. TASC and Reformer’s Unanimous have been working together to reduce recidivism by ensuring that as clients reenter the community they are engaged in activities that are administered by Reformers Unanimous. This not only benefits the clients personally but it also benefits the community by producing productive, employable, and stable citizens.

TASC has referred clients to Reformer’s Unanimous and has seen very positive results. Communication has been comprehensive, detailed, and thorough, which has ensured that the clients are involved in a seamless system. It is evident that Reformers Unanimous is an asset to our community and an important connection for offenders who are released from jail.

-Bridget Kiely
Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities
Rockford, Illinois

RU has helped more than Malvern Institute, NA, AA, and psychologist counseling combined. I have seen more accomplished in the last six months than two and a half years of the other counseling that probation offers.

I recommend anyone who is struggling and needs a helping hand with an addiction to join the RU Program. There is personal accountability and Probation accountability. RU is for people who really want change.”

-Bob Rymarowizc
RU Student
Montgomery County, PA