I would check your State's DOC website for information about the way they run their program. You can also try calling human services for your state and taking to someone there.

I worked in my State's DOC for 16 years; each program (from my experience) has the same core values and goals. Many programs have Chaplains as their facilitators, as well as outside speakers - many of whom are successful ex-inmates. The success of any program depends upon the desire of the inmate to "get well" and stay in a program upon their release. My son is in prison for 2 years due to drug addiction so I can certainly understand your concerns. Take care of yourself and you might consider attending an Al-Anon meeting for support.

Doesnt a lot of this depend on the philosophy of the warden? Like there are a few different theories of prison thought and not all of them believe in offering rehab. I know here at the local county level you can get sentenced to up to a year (before you go to a State prison), and it is a basic warehouse of criminals. No real rehab to speak of. I know addicts need to want to get better but I think if prison had more of a recovery centered thought we would see less people reoffending and a higher percentage of recovery.

I really do not know about other states' programming requirements, but in Ohio programming is usually mandated through the Director's Office and made available for distribution throughout the facilities/prisons. I really don't know about any programming available in the county jail system which is a dire shame. Any programming - AA, NA, Anger Management, etc., - in my personal experience - is not "successful" unless the inmate is truly into their rehabilitation and wellness. I really would like to see similar programming in the middle schools to try and get juveniles on the right road before they enter the "system".