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THE BELIZE PROJECT
Mike
Znachko
initiated
the BELIZE PROJECT in 2004. He acts as a
strategic coordinator in starting and maintaining 12-step recovery
groups (Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, and Emotions
Anonymous) with inmates at the Belize Central Prison in the country of
Belize, Central America. Christian Bible Study is also part of the
project. In just three years of operation the privately run Belize
Central Prison is becoming a model operation in prison management and
rehabilitation in its approach to education, rehabilitation, and
recovery of inmates.
In less than three years the
reality of “recovering a country” has emerged.
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 All
1400 inmates ( men, woman, teens) are enrolled and involved in
physical, mental,
and spiritual programs with over 400 involved in Alcohol (AA), Drug
(NA), Emotional (EA, Teen (Alateen) 12 Step Recovery programs. This
now includes a full time substance abuse rehab center.
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Bible Study programs
reinforcing recovery have been introduced.
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Over 200 members of the
Prison Staff consisting of Counselors, Security Personnel, and
prison management have received 16 hours of addiction awareness and
recovery training.
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Members of Clergy, the
National Health Department, the National Drug Department, and church
lay persons have been exposed to addiction awareness and recovery
training. In 2007 programs are being planned for the Military and
Police Department Personnel.
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Family and Teen Support
for families of addicted individuals are being established in Belize
City, the main city of Belize.
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Twelve Step Support
groups in three major areas of the country have been established
with plans for expansion.
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Future plans for a Half
Way House are being investigated.
 The
programs within the prison are vital and working. The challenge is
to move these programs to communities outside the prison and
throughout the country. To accomplish this goal the needs are many.
Funds for future trips and all the necessary educational materials
are greatly needed. People to assist Mike in fund raising, trips,
teaching and training are vital to meet the expanding needs of this
ministry. If you are interested in joining Mike in this ministry
contact him at MDZS@aol.com. YOU
CAN HELP RECOVER A COUNTRY!
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