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TCBIN Institutional Leadership Academy
Participant Tracking, Assessment & Completion Record
TCBINM.J. Evans
THE COMEBACK INITIATIVE NETWORK
Institutional Leadership Academy
8-Week Reentry Leadership & Success Track
Participant Tracking, Assessment & Completion Record
Program Architect & Executive Director: M.J. Evans
"Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks"
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SECTION 1:PARTICIPANT ROSTER
Maximum 15 Participants
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SECTION 2:8-WEEK CURRICULUM TRACKING
Active Participant: Cotichio, Taylor R
WkTitle & FocusAttendedHoursParticipationWorkbookAssignmentLeadershipAccountabilityFacilitator Notes
1
Identity Shift
Your Sentence Does Not Define You
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Mindset Conditioning & Emotional Intelligence
3
Reentry Documentation & Release Preparation
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Workforce Readiness & Employment Preparation
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Financial Literacy & Economic Stability
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Healthy Relationships & Support Systems
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Leadership Development & Community Engagement
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Release Strategy & Success Blueprint
Total Program Hours:--
Curriculum Detail Reference— Full lesson objectives, topics, activities & outcomes for DOC review
Week 1Identity Shift— Your Sentence Does Not Define You
Learning Objectives: Redefine self-perception beyond incarceration; establish a vision-based identity rooted in purpose, potential, and personal agency.
Key Topics:
  • The Power of Identity — Who You Were vs. Who You Choose to Become
  • Understanding the 'Second Chance' Mindset — Overcoming Labels & Stigma
  • Vision Setting: Creating a 5-Year Personal Vision Statement
  • Introduction to the Leadership Academy Workbook & Journaling Practice
  • Accountability Agreements — Personal Commitment to the Program
Workshop Activities:
  • Personal Narrative Exercise — Write Your 'Comeback Story' Introduction
  • Vision Board / Vision Statement Workshop — Define Your Future Self
  • Group Circle — Sharing Personal Goals & Program Expectations
  • Workbook Orientation — Goal-Setting Section (Pages 1–12)
Expected Outcomes: Participant articulates a clear personal vision statement, understands the distinction between past identity and future potential, and signs the Academy Accountability Agreement.
Week 2Mindset Conditioning & Emotional Intelligence
Learning Objectives: Develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and cognitive reframing skills to navigate challenges with resilience and composure.
Key Topics:
  • Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset — The Science of Neuroplasticity
  • Emotional Intelligence 101 — Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Empathy
  • Identifying Triggers & Developing De-escalation Strategies
  • Cognitive Reframing — Turning Negative Thought Patterns into Constructive Action
  • Stress Management & Mindfulness Techniques for High-Pressure Environments
Workshop Activities:
  • Trigger Mapping Exercise — Identify Personal Emotional Triggers & Coping Plans
  • Role-Play Scenarios — Practicing Emotional Regulation in Conflict Situations
  • Daily Mindfulness Practice Introduction — 5-Minute Breathing & Centering Routine
  • Workbook — Leadership Exercises Section (Pages 13–26)
Expected Outcomes: Participant demonstrates improved emotional self-awareness, can identify at least 3 personal triggers with de-escalation strategies, and begins daily mindfulness practice.
Week 3Reentry Documentation & Release Preparation
Learning Objectives: Ensure all critical identification, legal, and administrative documents are secured or in process prior to release.
Key Topics:
  • Essential Reentry Documents — Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, State ID/Driver's License
  • Navigating Vital Records Requests — State-by-State Procedures
  • Legal Obligations Overview — Probation, Parole, Fines, Restitution, Child Support
  • Voting Rights Restoration — State Eligibility & Registration Process
  • Medical & Mental Health Continuity — Transferring Care & Prescriptions Post-Release
Workshop Activities:
  • Documentation Audit — Complete the Personal Documentation Readiness Checklist
  • Vital Records Request Workshop — Fill Out Application Forms for Birth Certificate & ID
  • Legal Obligations Assessment — Map Out All Court-Ordered Requirements & Deadlines
  • Workbook — Reflection Journals & Resource Planning Sections (Pages 27–42)
Expected Outcomes: Participant completes a documentation readiness audit, identifies gaps, initiates at least 2 document requests (birth certificate, ID, etc.), and understands all post-release legal obligations.
Week 4Workforce Readiness & Employment Preparation
Learning Objectives: Build job-seeking skills, identify career pathways, and create actionable employment plans for immediate post-release income.
Key Topics:
  • Career Interest Assessment — Identifying Strengths, Skills & Marketable Abilities
  • Resume Building 101 — Crafting a Professional Resume (Including Gaps in Employment)
  • Interview Preparation — Answering Tough Questions, Disclosure Strategies & Mock Interviews
  • Second Chance Employment Landscape — Industries, Employers & Programs
  • Entrepreneurship & Self-Employment Pathways — Gig Economy, Trades, Small Business
Workshop Activities:
  • Career Interest Inventory — Complete Skills & Interest Assessment
  • Resume Drafting Workshop — Build a Complete Professional Resume
  • Mock Interview Session — Practice with Real Scenarios & Second Chance-Specific Questions
  • Workbook — Resume Development Section (Pages 43–60)
Expected Outcomes: Participant completes a professional resume, demonstrates interview competency through mock session, and identifies at least 2 target career pathways with actionable next steps.
Week 5Financial Literacy & Economic Stability
Learning Objectives: Develop practical money management skills, banking access strategies, budgeting frameworks, and credit rebuilding plans.
Key Topics:
  • Banking Basics — Opening Checking/Savings Accounts, Understanding Fees & Services
  • Budgeting Mastery — The 50/30/20 Framework, Tracking Income & Expenses
  • Credit 101 — Understanding Credit Scores, Reports & Rebuilding Strategies
  • Managing Court-Ordered Financial Obligations — Fines, Restitution, Child Support
  • Savings & Emergency Funds — Building Stability from Day One
  • Digital Money Tools — Cash App, PayPal, Mobile Banking & Financial Apps
Workshop Activities:
  • Personal Budget Worksheet — Build a Realistic Monthly Budget Based on Projected Income
  • Banking Access Plan — Identify 3 Local Banks/Credit Unions & Account Requirements
  • Financial Obligations Calculator — Map All Debts, Fines & Payment Plans
  • Workbook — Financial Planning Section (Pages 61–80)
Expected Outcomes: Participant creates a personalized monthly budget, identifies banking access options, understands their credit situation, and has a plan for managing all financial obligations.
Week 6Healthy Relationships & Support Systems
Learning Objectives: Build awareness around relationship dynamics, establish healthy boundaries, map support networks, and develop family reunification strategies.
Key Topics:
  • Relationship Inventory — Identifying Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships
  • Setting Boundaries — Protecting Your Progress & Surrounding Yourself with Support
  • Family Reunification — Navigating Reconnection, Expectations & Communication
  • Building a Positive Support Network — Mentors, Sponsors & Accountability Partners
  • Conflict Resolution & Effective Communication Skills
  • Parenting After Incarceration — Reconnecting with Children & Co-Parenting Dynamics
Workshop Activities:
  • Relationship Mapping Exercise — Identify Key Relationships & Their Impact on Your Goals
  • Support Network Builder — Create Your Personal 'Circle of Support' Diagram
  • Communication Role-Play — Practice Difficult Conversations (Family, Employers, Officers)
  • Workbook — Support Network Map Section (Pages 81–98)
Expected Outcomes: Participant maps their support network, identifies at least 3 positive support contacts, creates a family communication plan, and can articulate healthy boundary-setting strategies.
Week 7Leadership Development & Community Engagement
Learning Objectives: Cultivate leadership identity, peer mentoring skills, community advocacy awareness, and a personal leadership philosophy for post-release impact.
Key Topics:
  • Defining Leadership — Servant Leadership, Transformational Leadership & Lived-Experience Leadership
  • Peer Mentorship & Role Modeling — Becoming a Resource for Others
  • Community Advocacy — Understanding Community Needs, Resources & How to Get Involved
  • Public Speaking & Storytelling — Using Your Journey to Inspire & Educate Others
  • Civic Engagement — Boards, Committees, Town Halls & Local Government Participation
  • Building Your Leadership Brand — Personal Mission Statement & Leadership Philosophy
Workshop Activities:
  • Leadership Philosophy Workshop — Draft Your Personal Leadership Statement
  • Peer Mentoring Simulation — Practice Supporting & Coaching a Fellow Participant
  • Community Resource Mapping — Research Local Organizations, Services & Opportunities
  • Storytelling Circle — Refine & Deliver Your Personal Transformation Narrative
  • Workbook — Personal Mission Statement & Graduation Portfolio (Pages 99–120)
Expected Outcomes: Participant articulates a personal leadership philosophy, demonstrates peer mentoring competency, identifies 3 community engagement opportunities, and prepares a personal mission statement.
Week 8Release Strategy & Success Blueprint
Learning Objectives: Synthesize all program learning into a comprehensive, actionable 90-day post-release success plan with concrete milestones and accountability structures.
Key Topics:
  • The First 24 Hours — Immediate Actions, Check-Ins & Safety Protocols
  • First 7 Days — Essential Appointments, Contacts & Stabilization Priorities
  • First 30 Days — Employment Activation, Banking Setup & Routine Establishment
  • First 90 Days — Housing Stability, Career Progression & Community Integration
  • Ongoing Accountability — Check-In Schedules, Mentorship & Program Alumni Network
  • Graduation Review — Portfolio Presentation & Certificate Requirements
Workshop Activities:
  • 90-Day Success Blueprint — Complete All Four Phases (24hrs, 7 Days, 30 Days, 90 Days)
  • Portfolio Presentation — Present Your Workbook, Resume, Budget & Vision to the Cohort
  • Accountability Partner Pairing — Match with a Cohort Member for Post-Release Check-Ins
  • Graduation Ceremony Preparation — Final Reflection & Certificate of Completion
  • Workbook — Graduation Portfolio Finalization (Pages 121–140)
Expected Outcomes: Participant presents a complete 90-Day Success Blueprint, graduates with a finalized leadership portfolio, receives Certificate of Completion, and is paired with an accountability partner for post-release support.
SECTION 3:PARTICIPANT ASSESSMENT SCORING
Participant: Cotichio, Taylor R — Scale: 1=Needs Improvement, 2=Developing, 3=Satisfactory, 4=Strong, 5=Excellent
Assessment CategoryPre-AssessmentMidpointFinalGrowth Δ
Mindset--
Accountability--
Emotional Intelligence--
Communication--
Employment Readiness--
Documentation Readiness--
Financial Literacy--
Support System--
Leadership Development--
Release Readiness--
SECTION 4a:DOCUMENTATION READINESS
SECTION 4b:WORKFORCE READINESS
SECTION 5:RELEASE SUCCESS PLAN
Participant: Cotichio, Taylor R
First 24 Hours Plan
First 7 Days Plan
First 30 Days Plan
First 90 Days Plan
Employment Goal
Housing Goal
Family / Support Goal
Financial Goal
Personal Leadership Goal
Community Reintegration Goal
SECTION 6:COHORT SUMMARY DASHBOARD
Total Participants
36
Total Graduates
0
Attendance %
87%
Workbook Completion %
72%
Avg Growth Score
3.8
Avg Leadership Score
4.1
Avg Release Readiness
3.9
Certificates Issued
0
SECTION 7:CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Official Academy Credential — Sample Preview
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The Comeback Initiative Network
Institutional Leadership Academy
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
This certifies that
Cotichio, Taylor R
has successfully completed the
8-Week Reentry Leadership & Success Track
and has demonstrated commitment to personal growth, accountability, leadership development, workforce readiness, and successful community reintegration.
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M.J. Evans
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The Comeback Initiative Network
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"Resilience is my slogan. Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks."
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SECTION 8:GRADUATION COMPLETION & OFFICIAL AUTHORIZATION
Participant: Cotichio, Taylor R
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Founder & Executive Director
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