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SELF-DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR SELF-DEVELOPMENT GROUPS
(SDG is composed of convicts voluntarily pledged to aid each other in overcoming our mutual failings and solving the many problems which results in our imprisonments. Meetings are conducted at least once a week in groups not exceeding ten members. Therapy is based on open honest discussion in confidence toward genuine redemption.)
The Seven Points
1. WILLING TO TRY to solve personal problems in an honest setting assisted by others of similar purpose.
2. LEARNING TO RELATE rightly with each other and the world as reasonable, responsible persons of good will.
3. BUILDING A USEFUL LIFE structured on faith in God, in self, and in the best hopes of mankind, as expressed in the SELF-DEVELOPMENT GROUP.
4. EARNING SOCIAL RESPECT and respecting society in return on the basis of mutual commitment to the better objectives of the community.
5. LIVING AS POWERS-OF-EXAMPLE toward helping others in trouble whenever and wherever possible.
6. RENEWING COMMITMENT TO SDG, in and out, every four month, and serving the program to the best of one's ability and availability.
7. KEEPING SDG INDEPENDENT of ineffectual programs, yet open to mutual assistance and collaboration with any person or group toward real human advancement.
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THE CONSISTUTION
ARTICLE 1
SDG IS FOUNDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF STUDY AND DISCUSSION TOWARD PERSONAL BETTERMENT.
ARTICLE 2
THE GROUP IS OPEN TO ALL INMATES WHO GENUINELY WISH TO IMPROVE AND DEVELOP THEMSELVES. IT IS A COMMON EFFORT TOWARD COMMON GOALS, E.G., BEHAVIOR STABILITY, CORRECT VALUES, IDENTIFICATION WITH, AND RESPECT FOR, COMMUNITY NORMS TOWARD RIGHTFUL ACCESS TO THE REWARDS WHICH ACCRUE FROM THE GOOD LIFE.
ARTICLE 3
CONFORMANCE TO THE ATTACHED BY-LAWS IS REQUISITE SINCE THE LATTER WILL GOVERN CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP.
ARTICLE 4
GROUP OBJECTIVES AND PROGRESS TOWARD SAM SHALL BE MADE KNOWN TO STAFF, IF AND AS REQUIRED.
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THE BY-LAWS
NO. 1, Sec. 1
All members must have an honest and sincere desire to develope the qualities which make for success in the Free World, (a) consideration for the rights of others, (b) recognition of the principle that the reward that everyone wishes must be earned to be properly shared, (c) understanding of individual problems which are all born to separately but which can best be solved via group concern and therapy.
No. 2, Sec. 1
General behavior improvement toward model personality shall be asked of every member, (a) courtesy to all, (b) willingness to help others when possible and properly feasible, (c) adherance to SDG Constitution and By-Laws.
No. 3, Sec. 1
The eclectic appropriation of any established guides and or advices, with permission of same where and if obtainable, which may be conducive to group purpose, for example, AA'S 4th step. "An honest and fearless moral inventory" ; also Synanon's idea of mutual constructive criticism toward honest evaluation of personality problems and their solutions.
No. 4, sec. 1
Daily self-examination of attitudes and relationships to groups ideals toward reporting progress or vice verca at meeting.
No. 5, Sec. 1
Complete decorm at meetings. Orderly discussion by Robert Rules.
No. 6, Sec. 1
No discussion at any time of institution regulations or policies.
SDG
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THE STRUCTURE OF MEETINGS
1. TEN MEMBERS, INCLUSIVE OF ONE TO FOUR EXPERIENCED IN PROGRAM TO GUIDE DISCUSSION.
2. ROTATING CHAIRMAN.
3. MEETING OPENS WITH MOMENT OF SILENCE.
4. MEETINGS CLOSE WITH THE FOLLOWING PRAYER.
PRAYER
All through this day, OLord. Let me touch as many lives as possible for Thee. And every life I touch do Thou by Thy Holy Spirit quicken whether through the word I speak, the letter I write, the prayer I breathe or the life I live - Canon Holland
5. FINAL TWO MEETINGS OF FOUR-MONTH COURSE DEVOTED TO ASSESSMENT OF EACH PARTICIPANT.
6. REFERALS TO LEGAL MEDICINE OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL AIDES IN CASES BEYOND THE PROVINCE OF THE GROUP TO HELP TOWARD COMPLETE RECOVERY.
7. WELCOME TO STAFF OBSERVERS AND OR INTERESTED SPECTATORS FROM THE COMMUNITY.
AMENDEMENTS
1. SECTION 3: ANYONE MEY BE SUSPENDED FROM SDG FOR PRACTICES INCONSISTENT WITH AND/OR DETRIMENTAL TO THE SDG PROGRAM.
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THE SUGGESTED TECHNIQUES
1. MEMBERS INTRODUCING PERSONAL PROBLEMS TOWARD SOLUTION OF SAME.
2. CONSIDERATION OF CHILDHOOD PROBLEMS.
3. CONSIDERATION OF ADULT PROBLEMS.
4. IMPLEMENTATION OF SDG PROGRAM TOWARD RETRAINING IN RESPONSIBILITY.
5. IMPORTANCE OF ACHIEVING RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP IN SOCIETY.
6. IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOW-UP PROGRAM ON A MAN'S RELEASE: JOB, HOME, MEETINGS, FELLOWSHIP, AND HELPING OTHERS.