"Research has shown that Inmate Programs can reduce recidivism. Programs demonstrated to be effective include GED, Cognitive Behavioral interventions, 12 Step Support Groups, and other methods. Inmates often recognize their negative situation and desire a change. Successful programs stem from preparation, planning and utilization of proven techniques to combat the unfavorable elements, adverse circumstances and poor choices that contribute to criminal behavior. 

GED - GED study courses are offered on the inmate tablets. Inmates can take a pre-test to see what subjects they may need help in and receive tutoring assistance from volunteers with a group of students from the University of Georgia. Once ready to test, Athens Technical College will proctor the test in person at the Jail.

Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous (AA-NA) - AA is a support group for individuals trying to overcome alcoholism. NA is a support group for recovering drug addicts. Facilitators from the recovery community volunteer to lead meetings. (Every Monday evening rotating weekly between Men and Women and AA/NA)

Religious Services - Community Bible Study for women every Friday morning and Religious Services for men every Thursday. In addition, Cornerstone Church comes to the Jail every Sunday rotating between housing units for weekly services. 

Library Services - provide educational, religious, self help and leisure reading materials.

Social Services / Inmate Management Team - provides assistance and interdisciplinary management of special needs inmates.

EDOVO - tablet app offers educational, vocational, rehabilitative programs at no cost.

INSIDE/OUT - 8-week educational opportunity for jail residents to exchange ideas and perceptions about crime and justice with a small group of students from UGA. (8-week class)

Future Foundations Jail Resident Construction Program - A collaborative effort by Clarke County Sheriff’s Office and Athens Area Habitat for Humanity, hands on job skill training for residents, reducing recidivism and building affordable housing. (Currently for female population ongoing weekly classes)

PRINCIPALS OVER PASSION - is an 8-week Peer recovery support program that is faith and character based. Designed to positively influence the thought process, core values and behavior of individuals with criminal justice involvement, with focus on addiction and resultant criminal addictive thinking.

#1 DADS – FATHERHOOD PROGRAM -  Provided by Action Inc., promotes responsible fatherhood, healthy relationships, and economic stability through the provision of workshops, case management and job skills training.

Moral Reconation Therapy - is a systematic method designed to promote positive self-image and identify, to help resident learn positive social behaviors and beliefs.  Seeks to re-educate clients socially, morally and behaviorally to instill appropriate goals setting activities. 

JOB READINESS - Provides the opportunity to learn needed skills to help obtain and retain a job leading to a career.

SHE WORK - provided by “Divas Who Win” offers 24-hour soft skills work force development class. Learning stages of Change, goal setting, how to handle stressful work situations and offer information on resources on Recovery, Sex Trafficking, Abuse, Transportation, Supervised child visitation and referrals for recovery.

WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN - 8-week re-entry curriculum designed to support women transitioning from incarceration back into society. 

CREATIVE TRACKS ART PROGRAM - is aimed at enhancing the well-being and rehabilitation of the inmates. Provides structured art classes facilitated by professional artists and certified art educators and culminate in an exhibition in a gallery at the Lyndon House Arts Center.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - by Project safe This class is held for women once a week and helps teach about Domestic Violence, assistance needed and resources they have.

MATRIX - is an evidence-based program that focuses on helping individuals achieve abstinence from Alcohol and other drugs by using therapeutic approaches which include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational interviewing, Family Therapy, relapse prevention techniques and social support. 

VICTIM IMPACT - offers residents an opportunity to learn about the Impact of Crime on their victims and challenges them to focus on the people they have harmed. Focuses on Five categories of crime: Property, Violent, Financial, Institutional and Family Violence.

CHESS AND COMMUNITY - is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing youth to lead through community engagement and civic empowerment. Focusing on academic enrichment, civic engagement, career and entrepreneurial skills development and cultural education. Brought to our residents for an 8-week program to focus on the same principals and goals as the youth groups.

GEORGIA CONFLICT CENTER - offers an 8-week course designed to equip residents with essential skills for personal growth and successful reintegration into the community. Focuses on restorative practices, conflict transformation and nonviolent communication, providing residents with tools to navigate challenges, resolve disputes peacefully and build positive relationships.