In an unprecedented move by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the inmates participating in GOGI Campus ~ Lynwood were escorted out of their cells and transported to a larger module of 124 detained women.  In a 45 minute “talent” show titled “Tools of Talent”, the 24 GOGI Campus participants shared skits and music describing their use of the GOGI tools.  The audience was provided with examples of how to use relaxation and other cognitive tools to avoid addiction and illegal behavior.
“This is exactly what we were hoping would happen,” Coach Taylor said when asked about this unique privilege.  “If we can get the 2,800 women detained at Lynwood to understand they CAN change and if we can get them to see other women who ARE changing, then we can make miracles happen.”

GOGI Campus ~ Lynwood opened on February 16th, 2008 with a module of 24 girls.  Since its inception, the campus boasts a zero recidism rate with its participants.  “We are still at the early stages,” Coach Taylor said, “but all indications look positive for future successes with the GOGI Campus format.”

The GOGI Campus model for the incarcerated utilizes trained psychological masters and PsyD level volunteers as “coaches” and welcomes a strong community collaboration to support successful reentry.