council for insight,
compassion & resilience
video clips and lessons
Council for Insight, Compassion and Resilience provides transformative resources and video clips for incarcerated persons across the state of California.
Funding awarded by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to expand this program during 2020-2021 was imperiled due to the suspension of programming that resulted from the pandemic. In collaboration with CDCR, resources were reallocated to produce this series of video clips and lessons intended to deepen the programming we offer in prisons and jails.
Below are the video presentations now being integrated into our programming.
introductory video clips
These two videos can be used to play on facility television to generate interest in the program. These can be provided in digital format or on DVD.
CICR Program Trailer
(2:22 min)
CICR Program Overview
(10:25 min)
welcome & orientation
This video may be used as an introduction to the program for those already enrolled when a Beyond Us & Them staff member is not present.
video clips & lessons
These are video clips and lessons to play periodically (approximately 4-6 weeks apart) during weekly group meetings. These are intended to be played at the beginning of a session and used as a starting-off point for a subsequent council circle. DVDs are available.
1. The Journey: An Interview
(11:07 min)
2. The Science of Stress
(10:25 min)
3. Witnessing and Prompt Making
(11:18 min)
4. Being a Steward of Council and the Johari Window
(10:49 min)
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