RJDCF-Echo Facility
Life Care & Hospice
Life Care & Hospice
Life Care & Hospice
LCH is founded on the pillars of Acceptance, Cooperation, Education, and Public Goodwill. This program and fellowship utilizes these principles in order to benefit and enrich the handicapped, elderly, stay informed and encourage deeper awareness, gratitude, and empathy within all participants and the general population.
Founder: Menendez, E.
Breaking the Chains
Life Care & Hospice
Life Care & Hospice
Men account for a significant and growing percentage of eating disorder cases (up to 25% or higher in some studies). Eating disorders in men are often underdiagnosed due to stigma and the perception that they are "women’s issues." This group is dedicated to overcoming Disordered Eating through support, strength and recovery.
Founder: Myles, O.
Insight Meditation
Humanity is Every One Person-HEOP-RJDCF
Humanity is Every One Person-HEOP-RJDCF
Meditation has been known to help individuals be less impulsive, less reactive, and create a sense of calm within themselves and give them tools needed to navigate their daily challenges that are part of the prison life.
Founder: Menendez, E.
Humanity is Every One Person-HEOP-RJDCF
Humanity is Every One Person-HEOP-RJDCF
Humanity is Every One Person-HEOP-RJDCF
HEOP's goals are to extend compassion and kindness to all; bridging the gaps of communication and foster understanding amongst all groups.
Founder: Vaughn, F.
Rehabilitation through beautification
Mural Project
Mural Project
Mural Project
Phase One is the Wall Mural Project -Our resident artists have been painting large-scale landscape images along the entire interior walls and the gymnasium in facilities Bravo, Delta and Echo. It is a work in progress. Mural Project lead painters by facility.
Bravo: Fowler, B.
Delta: Ireland, A.
Echo: Menendez, E.; Abreu, J.
Green Space
Mural Project
Mural Project
Phase Two (Green Space) is the Landscape & Service Dog Structural Support package which includes design material that is eco-friendly and creates a living environment that reflects the facility’s rehabilitative mission. It includes a structural support package for the service dog program, including an enclosed dog run, sanitary elimination areas, hydration stations, a dog shower station, and areas of shade and creates ADA wheelchair and walker access for activities on the inner exercise yard.
Founder/Project Manager: Menendez, L.
Update Aug 2026: We are awaiting final specs from the GC so work can commence really soon.
RJDCF-Delta & Echo
Twelve Step Recovery with Insight Meditation
The purpose of Twelve Step and Insight Meditation program is to familiarize participants with the elements of addiction and the process of recovery through the Twelve Step program and Insight Meditation. The curriculum covers the cycle of addiction, primary and secondary symptoms of developmental trauma, addictive, obsessive and compulsive behavior, and introduces and discusses each of the Twelve Steps.
Founder: Menendez, E.
Born Again Toys
BORN AGAIN TOYS!
These are toys made from plastic jars and cans (coffee etc) that are discarded within the facility. Our goal & vision is to have these re-purposed toys used to (a) teach kids about emotions & values; (b) be used as a classroom tool to encourage kids to talk about sensitive topics ; (c) waste reduction within the facility. This is our first prototype for Born Again toys, so we appreciate your patience as we iron out the safety issues and challenges before they are ready for public display and use.
Founder: Ireland, A.
VIVE
VIVE
The purpose of VIVE-Victim Impact & Victim Empathy for Vulnerable Populations is to help offenders recognize the unique needs and vulnerabilities of the elderly, disabled, infirm and other disadvantaged populations and to develop enhanced empathy through their new awareness.
Founder: Menendez, E.
