Communication, Relationships and Personal Development

Building Confidence, Character and Connection

Many of the challenges people face after incarceration are not technical problems—they are human ones. Communication, relationships, emotional intelligence, confidence, personal presentation, and social awareness all influence how we interact with employers, family members, friends, and the broader community. This curriculum area is designed to help residents strengthen those skills and build healthier, more productive connections with the people around them.

Planned courses will include:

• Reading and Literacy

• Writing

• Journaling

• Communication

• Public Speaking

• Research Skills

• Critical Thinking

• Media Literacy

• Deepfake Awareness

• Grooming

• Personal Presentation

• Professional Appearance

• Relationships

• Parenting

• Emotional Intelligence

• Mental Health Education

• Sleep & Recovery

• Social Skills

• Courtesy & Etiquette

• Gift Giving

• Letter Writing

Many reentry programs focus primarily on employment. RISS believes long-term stability also requires communication skills, emotional awareness, healthy relationships, confidence, and the ability to successfully navigate both personal and professional environments.