Raising Standards; Strengthening Interventions: With P.R.I.D.E. No Inmates Left Behind

 

Operation P.R.I.D.E. was created with a mission and vision to lead and encourage youth and adults, especially inmates, into a personal and growing relationship with Common Sense and P.R.I.D.E. by encouraging them to maximize and pursue the following creed:

 

P: Purpose: Develop a purpose that is positive and to which you are fully committed

R: Respect: Practice and learn to respect themselves as well as others regardless of race, background, religion or sexuality

I: Integrity: Practice truth, honesty and loyalty to your purpose regardless of the cost

D: Determination and Discipline: These two qualities must never cease as you develop and solidify your purpose

E: Enthusiasm (Enthuse): Be proactive to integrate the above rites of passage to ensure and bring solidarity to your spirit of God-given purpose

 

These five characteristics are aimed to create a continuous cycle of achievement in future success. These characteristics will assist in developing life skills ranging from effective decision-making to leadership and business-management. Although this will be a slow and steady process that will take time and patience with yourself and others, you must be willing to put in the effort to receive the reward.