Anyone can participate. The only requirement is the ability to read at an elementary grade level. Criminon Tennessee provides classes inside jail and prison facilities at no charge. Outside programs are offered as a diversion from incarceration and to support re-entry. The fee is $10 for an hour class, and we seek sponsors for individuals […]
Yes. Evaluation research shows that the program produces the expected positive results. The results are attributed to the program itself, rather than to other extraneous factors or events. We encourage you to read the studies provided on this website. The FASE (Foundation for Advancements in Science and Education) study, Intermediate Sanctions for Juvenile Offenders: A […]
The Criminon program is not a medical or mental health program. We do not interfere in medical issues, leaving these matters in the hands of specialized physicians. Criminon strongly suggests that individuals receive appropriate care when ill. In fact, the first lesson of the The Way to Happiness Course is: Take Care of Yourself. Criminon […]
No. Criminon is a secular (non-religious) organization and utilizes a universal and common-sense moral code. The Criminon materials do not discuss religion beyond the advice to respect the religious beliefs of others. Our mission is compatible with any form of religious observance. We respect the cultures, traditions and religious beliefs of the individual, and persons […]
L. Ron Hubbard was an author and humanitarian who devoted his life to helping others. His works cover various topics such as drug rehabilitation, criminal rehabilitation, education, marriage and family, as well as many other aspects of life. Hubbard personally worked as a Special Officer for the Los Angeles Police Department in the late 1940s. […]
Criminon accomplishes its purpose through the use of L. Ron Hubbard’s booklet, The Way to Happiness. This common-sense moral code is a non-religious guide for sensible behavior. Through a program of study and drills, Criminon rehabilitates the individual’s lost sense of responsibility for himself, his family, society and our environment. Criminon believes that people are […]
The word “Criminon” means no crime, as in “a society without crime” or “a life without crime.” Criminon is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the rehabilitation of criminals and others caught up in legal trouble. This is accomplished through services that improve literacy, self-respect and relationship skills, thereby breaking antisocial habits. Criminon utilizes […]
