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VMOS

The mission of VMOS is to close inmates' internal and external value gaps, thereby reducing recidivism and meaningfully increasing their internal intrinsic value and value to society.


Reduce first time offenses. Reduce recidivism. Reunify families.

VMOS is a comprehensive system that has proven successful in the rehabilitation and reformation of inmates. It is an integrated, holistic programming system designed to help inmates produce positive outcomes for themselves, their families, and their communities, by transforming their minds and behaviors. VMOS helps inmates become Valued Members of Society (VMOS) by replacing old paradigms with new paradigms. VMOS is based on the core belief that a human's perception of their intrinsic value is directly correlated to their behavior and value to society.

There are three pillars of sustainable change:

  • A healthy, supportive community.
  • High-quality programming.
  • Sufficient time.

The range of what we think and do

is limited by what we fail to notice. 

And because we fail to notice 

that we fail to notice 

there is little we can do 

to change 

until we notice 

how failing to notice 

shapes our thoughts and deeds.  


     - R.D. Laing 

VMOS Ethos

The Paradigm of a VMOS

I have value. I bring value. I am valued.


The Components of a VMOS

  • Things I am: Traits
  • Things I have: Principles, Values, and Tenants
  • Things I know: Standards
  • Things I do: Processes


The 7 VMOS Principles

  1. I understand and accept my present reality.
  2. I support the well-being of myself and others.
  3. I have perfect freedom of will, thought, and action.
  4. I speak the truth, as I honestly understand it, to everyone, including myself.
  5. I accept and have compassion for everyone as they are, including myself.
  6. I am kind to everyone, including myself.
  7. I enjoy the powerful peace that is the present moment.

VMOS Tenants

  1. Belonging over belief
  2. Ownership over blame
  3. Values over compulsions
  4. Principles over personalities
  5. Self-esteem over other esteem
  6. Connections over attachments
  7. Growth over perfection


VMOS Values

  1. Life
  2. Peace
  3. Time
  4. Nature
  5. Love
  6. Family
  7. Community

How VMOS Programming Works

Inmates enroll in the program and register for classes.

Inmates earn credits for completing classes, programs, and community service.

As a VMOS advances, they qualify for more benefits and incentives.

Programming Objectives


  1. Measurably increase the vital skills and knowledge of a VMOS.
  2. Measurably enrich the quality of life of a VMOS.
  3. Measurably serve and build the community of a VMOS.

6 Levels Of VMOS


  • VMOS (0-99 Credits, New Member) (No Card) 
  • VMOS 1 (100-199 Credits) (White Card) 
  • VMOS 2 (200-299 Credits) (Yellow Card) 
  • VMOS 3 (300-399 Credits) (Red Card) 
  • VMOS 4 (400+ Credits) (Green Card) 
  • VMOS 5 (400+ Credits and a VMOS Leader, Elder, or Facilitator) (Blue Card)

VMOS Programming Quarters


Programming is set up every quarter, with promotions occurring the last week of the month following the end of each quarter.


  • Q1 January, February, March (April Promotions) 
  • Q2 April, May, June (July Promotions) 
  • Q3 July, August, September (October Promotions) 
  • Q4 October, November, December (January Promotions)

VMOS currently offers 50 courses, including:

  • Anger management 
  • Business start-up 
  • CDL 
  • Credit & finance 
  • Driver rehabilitation 
  • Employment life skills 
  • English as a second language (ESL)
  • Health & wellness 
  • Horticulture 
  • Meditation 

  • Moneyscaping 
  • Music theory 
  • Parenting 
  • Residential electrical 
  • Roadmap to housing 
  • Science of addiction 
  • Smoking & chewing cessation 
  • Trauma survival for prisoners 
  • VMOS 12-Step (AA/NA) 
  • Yoga 

VMOS Advocacy

VMOS Advocates are certified or highly experienced VMOS 5's who take ownership of a caseload of residents to help them identify their programming needs and wants, support them through VMOS programming, and encourage them to strive for personal expansion.


  • Work regularly with members of the caseload.
  • Help complete enrollment and registration paperwork. 
  • Check in regularly on progress and review data. 


VMOS Advocate Teams consist of 3 to 4 VMOS 5's, 1 VMOS Council Member, and 2 to 3 Advocates. 



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