Domestic Violence - REady for REform

Recognized by Judges. Designed for Before Court Decides.

The REady for REform Domestic Violence program has been accepted and used in a California, and has been reviewed and commended by over 30 judges and judicial participants in South Carolina — who have indicated they will consider program completion favorably in their courtrooms.

This program is designed for the pre-adjudication period — before a plea or sentencing — giving defendants a proactive way to demonstrate accountability and commitment to change before the court makes its decision.

"Completing this program before your court date shows the judge you're taking responsibility — not waiting to be told to."

What you receive upon completion:

• A certificate of completion
• A signed letter from Dr. Carey Dukes, founder of the Readiness for Change Institute outlining what you accomplished

Note: Program acceptance is at the discretion of the presiding judge and prosecuting attorney. We encourage defendants to share program details with their attorney prior to enrollment.

Get Ready. Stay Ready. Be Transformed.

Ready for Reform is a structured, science-backed course designed for individuals charged with domestic violence offenses. Built on research-informed principles, this program provides a clear, evidence-based pathway to lasting behavioral change.

Program Overview

🔹 Part One: Readiness for Change Assessment

Establish your starting point with a structured assessment focusing on six key dimensions of change readiness:

• Context – Understand the environment surrounding your change.
• Informational Assessment – Evaluate the clarity and completeness of the information you have.
• Value – Gauge how much the change matters to you or your organization.
• Efficacy – Assess your confidence in successfully making the change.
• Change Commitment – Measure your willingness to change.
• Effort – Measure your preparedness to take consistent action.

This phase helps participants identify both strengths and areas for growth before embarking on the change journey.

🔹 Part Two: Deep Dive into Change Readiness

Explore the core variables of change in detail through an engaging, self-paced course. Each module includes:

• What is it? – A clear explanation of each readiness variable.
• Why it matters? – Evidence-based insights into the role it plays in successful change.
• How to improve it? – Practical strategies to strengthen your change capacity.
• Knowledge Check Quiz – Reinforce your understanding with a short assessment at the end of each module.

🔹 Part Three: 21-Day Change Challenge

Put theory into action with a powerful 21-Day Challenge. Over three weeks of consecutive daily effort, you'll apply what you've learned, track your progress, and demonstrate tangible change from where you began. This final phase is where intention meets implementation — proving that you're not just ready for reform, you're actively living it.

Who Will Benefit?

• Individuals – Those seeking behavioral changes and tools to overcome legal challenges.
• Communities – Defendants who change can become more active participants in the community.
• Judges – An evidence-based approach for holding defendants accountable and instilling lasting change.
• Defense Attorneys – Provides a program of lasting change for clients to demonstrate overcoming previous challenges.

Join Ready for Reform and begin your structured, science-backed journey toward lasting change today.