The resident is responsible to help orient the new resident to the program, and provide support and guidance as needed. They are granted more free time, but also, are expected to take on increased responsibility for participation with other residents and staff. During this phase, a woman will complete a relapse prevention plan and share this in a group setting. Senior Phase residents may be responsible for presenting educational seminars to the community. They may also oversee some of the responsibilities of other residents.
Residents complete a variety of classes or groups.
The focus of the classes is to provide information regarding criminal thinking errors, relapse prevention, and the domestic violence cycle. Written homework assignments are used to supplement the information learned in the class. This allows the resident an opportunity to explore the personal ramifications of information obtained in class. During the relapse prevention class, each resident prepares a written drug history that is shared with the group. She also compiles an individualized relapse prevention plan.