The theme of the citizenship module for participants therefore has two viewpoints, inside the Kainos community/Prison and outside in the wider community. It is assumed that consideration of scenarios both inside the prison in their new roles of responsibility and linking these to scenarios outside of prison can help to develop thinking skills through challenging preconceived ideas and judgments through peer group influence.  Involvement of ideas and judgments of other group members is therefore essential through these sessions with tutors recapping and reflecting upon the appropriate raised learning points and ongoing targets for change following release of move on from the community.


The course consists of 16 two hour sessions that explore the following areas:

Democracy - Understanding a democratic process. Understanding of democracy. Awareness of alternative forms of government. Democratic process in Kainos. Appreciating authority

Social welfare - Taking responsibility within the  wider community. Multicultural perspectives. Social consideration of others.

Social obligation - Understanding social obligation. Where am I in society? Progressing in society. Recognising my progression in society

Anti-Social behaviour - Learning what is viewed as anti-social behaviour. The impact of anti-social behaviour. Individual issues. Community issues. Addressing anti-social behaviour

Moral Reasoning - Understanding moral reasoning. Understanding right and wrong. Moral reasoning in practice. Choosing to do the right thing.

Stress Management - recognising signs of stress and how to deal with it. The importance of handling stress in the correct way in normal relationships and situations.

Reintegration into society - Awareness of issues of reintegration. Relapse Prevention - Recognising the signs of lapse relapse. Developing an action plan. Goal setting. Resources.