What Programs Are Available at Tucker Unit: Education, Faith, Substance Abuse, and Reentry

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• ✓ Faith-Based Principles and Applications for Life (PAL) Program
• ✓ GED Program/Likewise College
• ✓ Substance Abuse Therapeutic Community Program (TC)
• ✓ Substance Abuse Treatment Program (SATP)
• ✓ Paws in Prison Program
• ✓ Think Legacy Program

For the most accurate details - who can enroll, when classes start, whether there's a waitlist - call Tucker Unit directly at 501-842-2519.

Tucker Unit offers a GED Program/Likewise College option. That means there's a path to earn a GED plus a college-style program under the "Likewise College" name. If your loved one is interested, find out whether they meet the education requirements and how enrollment works for their housing area.

There's also a Faith-Based Principles and Applications for Life (PAL) Program. Use the full name - PAL - when asking about it. Find out what the eligibility rules are and how someone gets referred or signed up, since the process can vary.

For substance abuse support, Tucker Unit has two options: the Substance Abuse Therapeutic Community Program (TC) and the Substance Abuse Treatment Program (SATP). These are separate programs. Talk with your loved one about their goals - staying accountable, building recovery skills, or meeting a treatment requirement - then confirm with the unit which program fits. Ask how someone is screened for TC versus SATP, whether participation is voluntary or referral-based, and what the next step is to get started.

Tucker Unit lists the Think Legacy Program for reentry support. If your loved one is getting closer to release, bring up this program by name. Ask about participation criteria and when people typically start.

There's also a Paws in Prison Program. Families often hear about these programs through word of mouth, so having the exact name helps when you call. Ask how someone gets selected and what rules apply to participation.

1. Write down the exact program name - Use the official name your loved one is asking about (PAL, GED Program/Likewise College, TC, SATP, Think Legacy, or Paws in Prison) so you and staff are talking about the same thing.
2. Call the Tucker Unit - Contact the unit at 501-842-2519 and tell the person who answers you’re calling to ask about program participation.
3. Ask who handles programs for your loved one - Request to speak with the appropriate contact for program enrollment (often a program area point of contact or the person who can route you to the right place).
4. Confirm eligibility and the sign-up path - Ask what makes someone eligible, whether they must request it themselves, and whether a referral or screening is required.
5. Check timing and availability - Ask when the program runs and whether there’s a waitlist for PAL, GED Program/Likewise College, TC, SATP, Think Legacy, or Paws in Prison.
6. Verify what “enrolled” actually means - If your loved one says they’re signed up, ask staff how enrollment is tracked and what the next milestone is (orientation, screening, or a start date).
7. Keep notes for follow-up - Write down who you spoke with, the date, and what they told you, so you can follow up using the same program name and the same details.