Alpha

The Alpha Course is running in prisons of over 74 countries on all the continents around the world. The course is run successfully in all types of prisons and correctional institutions for both men and women and is also used in young offenders and juvenile institutions.

Just like the Alpha Course, Alpha for Prisons is normally run over ten weeks, although it can be presented over a shorter period of time depending on a prison's regime. At each session there is a chance for fellowship over snacks and drinks followed by the talk. After the talk, participants divide into pre-arranged groups - each group has two leaders and two helpers who may have completed a previous course, or be prison staff or volunteers.

In India, Prison Alpha has been successfully run in Mumbai, and new courses are being organised elsewhere.

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