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ENDNOTES 1 Hanser, R. D., Kuanliang, A., Horne, A., Hanser, G. M., & Horne, A. (2020). The Impact of a Motivational Curriculum Upon Criminal Thinking Among Incarcerated Men. Journal of Correctional Education (1974-) , 71 (1), 90–107. Retrieved from https://www.jstor.org/stable/26915043 2 Institute of Behavioral Research. (2007). Criminal Thinking Scales. Fort Worth, TX: Texas Christian University (TCU). Retrieved from: http://ibr.tcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/CTSForm-sg-REV- v11.pdf

tablet providers learning platforms used in correctional facilities. It is available in a standard and faith- based version. Being actively relevent The role of the correctional chaplain in every facility is critical to meeting the spiritual, emotional and mental health needs of both incar- cerated men and women and staff. When the presence of chaplains in a facility is reduced, or worse yet, eliminated, everyone suffers. Chap- lains seeking ways to be Actively Relevant in a facility is essential in today’s correctional world with strained budgets. Introducing TOPUCU, and other high-quality, life-changing programs, and doing so in collaboration with other staff in the facility, is one way to ensure the ongoing presence of chaplains.

Norm Mulder is an entrepreneur, civic leader, passionate student of leadership, and founder of TOPUCU. He is a Vietnam Veteran

Joe Pryor is an ordained Baptist Minister and is endorsed as a Chaplain by the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

His thirty-six years in ministry include

who served faithfully with the United States Army. Upon returning from his military service, Norm became a firefighter/paramedic. During this time he successfully launched and sold his first business, which led him into financial planning. Forty years later he is an owner of a Wealth Management Company with 91 offices, over 900 representatives and currently has over 1.8 billion dollars of assets under management.

pastoring three churches, and a twenty- one-year career as a Chaplain in the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He also served as an Assistant Warden, Warden, and Senior Director for Reentry following his Bureau career. As the Founder of Joe Pryor Consulting Services, LLC, he advises correctional agencies and nonprofits on a variety of correctional concerns. Joe is married to Vickie and they have three children and six grandchildren.

For more information about TOPUCU, see their website at: www.topucu.com.

“TOPUCU helps me be motivated in life, so that you can accomplish what it is that you want to accomplish.” Bedford High School Junior “The response was fantastic and I can say nothing but good things about the program.” Case Manager at Marion “This program is like no other offered here in Ohio’s prison system. TOPUCU has taught me, in a very short time, how to look inside of myself in order to make permanent and very positive changes. TOPUCU is a pow- erful and needed program for all.” Robert H.

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