The Problem
High-control environments enforce structure.
Structure creates order — but it does not produce self-governance.
Our Solution
We help men develop the internal capacity for self-governance.
The Conviction Curriculum®
What the Curriculum Develops
The Conviction Curriculum® develops three internal capacities foundational to self-governance:
1. An internal standard
Men stop outsourcing authority and begin operating from a personal code.
2. Stability
Governed behavior over time, not emotion or circumstance.
3. Self-regulation
Reduced dependence on rules, oversight, or enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at contact@convictedgentlemen.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
We help men develop the internal capacity for self-governance.
The Foundation serves men transitioning out of structured environments, including:
• Incarceration and reentry
• Military service (veterans and pre-separation)
• Foster care aging out
These populations often exit external structure without an internal standard to carry forward.
The Conviction Curriculum® is a structured educational program that develops personal responsibility, disciplined decision-making, and sound judgment.
The program is delivered in small group settings facilitated by approved volunteers.
Each session includes:
• Assigned reading from the curriculum
• Guided discussion
• Personal reflection
Facilitators follow a standardized curriculum and facilitator guide to ensure consistency across cohorts.
Yes. Participation is entirely voluntary. Individuals may choose whether or not to engage and may discontinue at any time.
We work with men in reentry, but we are not a services-based reentry program. We focus on the internal foundation that makes those services sustainable.
The program is educational, not clinical. There is no diagnosis, treatment, or counseling.
No. Participation is not dependent on religious belief.
Optional Bible companion guides are available for individuals who choose to engage with them.
Most programs rely on external structure — rules, incentives, and monitoring. We focus on what happens when that structure is removed. Our question is whether a man can govern himself when no one is watching.
We assess changes in internal self-governance before and after participation, along with attendance and completion data, to understand cohort-level trends.
Assessment data is self-reported, non-clinical, and analyzed at the cohort level to observe internal development over time.
Our focus is on internal development. We assess changes in internal capacity — including self-regulation, stability under pressure, and the presence of an internal standard — because these capacities are foundational prerequisites for long-term success beyond structured environments.
No. The Foundation does not provide employment, capital, or financial assistance.
No. The Conviction Curriculum® is provided at no cost to participants.
This program is not for people looking to be managed or fixed. Participation is voluntary and works best for men who are ready to take responsibility for themselves.
Individuals may support the mission by:
• Volunteering (subject to approval and training)
• Donating to support curriculum delivery
• Partnering institutionally
For inquiries, contact: contact@convictedgentlemen.org
CONVICTED GENTLEMEN® FOUNDATION
14362 N FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BLVD, STE 1000, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
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