The following is a small selection of student successes from the
CRIMINON Programme courses.
"Since starting this course, I have a completely different
outlook on life, things you take for granted in everyday life,
yet fail to fully understand. I know fully understand why I am
in prison, and with the help and guidance of this book and The
Way to Happiness Course, I fully intend upon my release not
to return to prison, but to lead a happy life for my family and
friends and myself. This is all down to Criminon, and showing
me the real concept of life. For that I am extremely grateful.
You have changed my life certainly for the better. For that I
thank you."
C.S., HMP Armley
I have always believed that people are the result of their circumstance
and upbringing. It has been difficult for me to see how people
or the world can change. This course and its principles has framed
out those ideas and principles to make that change. Change starts
from within with self-respect, the way we love and care for our
children, parents and other people and it all culminates in the
'Golden Rule'. Thank you.
M.R., HMP Wandsworth
"I have taken part in many drug courses, and can honestly
say this one has given me a greater understanding of the causes
and effects drugs has on the user. It has also given me the tools
and confidence to apply this information in a positive way. One
of the biggest pluses I have been given from this course has nothing
to do with the course itself, it has been the fact the people
I have been dealing with, are all volunteers and have given me
help and advice. My faith in man has been slightly restored, and
I have been humbled by the experience. I don't know what drives
such people, but they have my utmost respect."
S.W.Reid, HMP Dovegate
"The course has made me see that for the past 35 years where
I thought I'd been living, I'd only been existing for the past
10 years with taking drugs. This time I want to start living and
enjoying life and have things I can call my own. I had things
of my own on drugs but never kept hold of them, always had the
attitude easy come, easy go. I also noticed where I went wrong
and what got me back on drugs. My friends were on drugs and they
were friends before the drugs came on the scene around our end.
I still classed them as friends and hung around with them and
thought I was strong enough to handle this but the truth is the
drugs have changed them all and they are not the same people I
used to know."
D.H., H.M.P. Wymott
"The Personal Integrity Course
has opened my eyes more to the fact that I have not been truthful
with myself which means I've not been truthful to my friends and
loved ones and cannot hide my attempts to justify things I have
done in my lifetime. A sequence of events can be put to a stop
by realizing the motivator in the sequence will only prompt another
act which then rolls on. It has been very helpful in realizing
that I have been a prisoner in myself not just in jail but I feel
now I have the key to release me from my 'jail'."
G.C., HMP Whatton
"I am very thankful and enjoyed the opportunity to do this
course. I have gained greater understanding of what is more important
in life. This course has helped me to reach a higher level of
patience, peace of mind, and self esteem. The
Way to Happiness® Course is easily understood and is a
comprehensive guide, which, if followed would make our society
and the world a much more caring and happier place for us all.
I will always encourage others to practice all the things I have
learnt from this course. Thank you all."
S.D. HMP Dovegate
"This course has helped me to understand
more about kids, not that I didn't understand but there are
things I never really think about and now I know that I must always
take the kids views and opinions into consideration because it
not just about what we parents think sometimes we must let the
kids have their say and explain how they feel so I have really
benefited a lot from this course."
T.P., HMP Highpoint
"Thanks for letting me do the Personal
Integrity course. It has made me think of my offences. At
first I found it very hard, but when I came to terms with it I
think it has done me a lot of good. It has given me mental relief,
comfort, peace and joy. I have kept my notes and if I fall down
I get them out and read them it puts things into perspective.
Thanks to Criminon UK I think the chances of me re-offending are
now very slight. I am looking forward to my next course. I cannot
see the day when I will not have a Criminon course on the go.
Thanks."
F.H., HMP Rye Hill
It was only since I came to prison that I have gained qualifications
in English and Maths, until I was informed that Criminon UK did
correspondence courses, which I applied for, this being The
Way to Happiness® course. The course has opened my eyes
to a lot of things, the main thing is how to create your own happiness,
and allow yourself to think about other people's views. After
reading the booklet and guide you take a step back and see where
in life you have made mistakes, and turn your life around to become
a better person. This has only been achievable by hard work and,
of course, help from yourself and colleagues at Criminon UK, who
have encouraged me to carry on with the course when I have had
a few personal problems. I would like to thank everyone who never
gave up on me. I now feel very proud of myself for completing
this course, which has given me a chance to lead a good and happy
life.
R.C., HMP Swaleside
