Trauma Informed Correctional Care
A Program to Break Cycles and Build Purpose
Justice-involved populations experience disproportionate trauma exposure and chronic stress. When trauma remains unnamed, it shapes perception. When perception is distorted, decisions follow. When decisions destabilize, systems respond. Without awareness and regulation, intervention becomes repetition. TICC builds stability before release and clarity before reaction. TICC delivers trauma-informed programming designed to address the root causes of behavior, support rehabilitation, and strengthen reentry outcomes.
The Three Pillars
Awarewness
Understand how stress, trauma, and past conditioning drive automatic reactions that lead to bad decisions
and repeat outcomes.
Empowerment
Learn how to manage anger, pressure, and emotional triggers so you respond with discipline instead of impulse.
Purpose
Build a clear plan for reentry, stronger relationships, and a future that doesn’t lead back to prison.
“This class helped me become the man — and father — my daughter needs.”
— TICC Graduate
TICC Program Focus
Know Your Triggers
• Understand how the brain and nervous system react under stress
• Recognize the warning signs before situations escalate
• Identify personal patterns that lead to conflict or poor choices
Emotional Discipline
• Learn techniques to stop automatic reactions
• Develop the ability to pause instead of reacting instantly
• Take back control over anger, fear, and impulsive behavior
Breaking the Cycle
• Examine survival habits learned from family, streets and environment
• Understand how trauma and long-term stress shape behavior
• Replace reaction-based living with intentional decision-making
Brotherhood & Accountability
• Structured group discussions built on respect and honesty
• A space where accountability matters
• Support from peers committed to real change
What TICC Develops
• Trauma awareness and trigger identification
• Emotional regulation and response control
• Accountability without shame
• Identity reconstruction
• Reentry readiness and forward planning
Peer Facilitator Model
TICC develops participants into leaders through a structured peer facilitator approach.
Graduates are equipped to:
• Reinforce trauma-informed principles
• Support accountability among peers
• Sustain program impact beyond formal sessions
• Model growth and leadership
Delivery Model
TICC is delivered by trained facilitators embedded within institutions.
Implementation includes:
• 6–8 week cohort cycles
• 10–15 participants per cohort
• 60–90 minute sessions
• Pre-release transition modules
• Individual Sessions
• Group-Based Support
• Virtual Training (Zoom — Individual and Cohort-Based)
• Optional post-release reinforcement
Focus Areas
• Applying trauma awareness in real-world environments
• Managing triggers outside institutional structure
• Strengthening decision-making and accountability
• Rebuilding identity and direction
• Developing purpose-driven living
Tools & Resources
• Purpose & Vision Workbook
(TICC Companion Tool — formerly Dream Book)
• Journaling and reflection exercises
• Mindfulness and regulation techniques
This is structured engagement — not passive instruction.
Application Environments
• Juvenile Justice
• Adult Corrections
• Reentry Systems
• Veterans
• Community stabilization initiatives
TICC complements therapeutic and case management services while strengthening regulation at the behavioral root.
Watch
‘‘The Mountaintop Story”
The inspiration for
what has become TICC
This program helps participants move from reacting automatically to responding with intention — opening the door to healthier decisions, relationships, and life outcomes.
Awareness Creates Understanding.
Self-control Restores Choice.
Better Choices
Create a Better Future.
Consider donating to the mission Mark Johnson has started with his Trauma Informed Correctional Care Program. Contact Mark today for more information about this incredible program which has already helped hundreds of returning citizens acclimate back to society to stay.
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Mark@lifetothebrim.org • 352.223.9552