The class is conducted three times a week for one hour per session. The participants receive the knowledge to enable them to live healthier, fuller lives by making better and wiser choices. This program caters to women who are overweight and is offered at Broward Correctional Institution. The program offers an alternative opportunity for women that are challenged or limited in participating in regular wellness classes. This relaxation class is offered at Broward and Correctional Institution.
Offenders use videos, meditation, visualization, and exercises.
The purpose of the program is to improve concentration and focus, manage stress, and improve self-concept. These two classes are offered at Dade Correctional Institution. Offenders use videos and facilitate the cardiovascular exercises to improve muscle tone, flexibility, balance and relief of everyday stress. All the female facilities have pre-release programs aimed at assisting the women with their transition into the community. Videotape presentations are viewed and discussions occur relating to re-entry into the community.