The overarching principle of the T.R.U.S.T. program is the "Cultural Equation":

Based on this foundation, we teach the year-long curriculum in three modules: the Purging Process (where old or existing negative values are purged), the T.R.U.S.T. Value System (where a new pro-social value system is learned) and Re-entry & Community Building (where plans for parole and community engagement are formulated). The T.R.U.S.T. Fellows research and facilitate the classes and area specific professionals are invited to co-facilitate some of the sessions. There are 11 units, which are each taught over a month-long period of weekly workshops.

Module #1: Purging Process:
Unit #1: Self-Assessment and Self Evaluation, Human Development, Self-Esteem and Self-Image
Unit #2: Substance Abuse Awareness, Substance Abuse Lifestyle
Unit #3: Associations/Hustling/Crime, Old and New Value Systems

Module #2: Trust Value System:
Unit #4: Cultural Equation, Independence, Responsibility and Restitution, Work Ethics, Conflict Resolution
Unit #5a: Manhood/Womanhood, Male/Female Relationships
Unit #5b: Family/Parenting Skills, Family Reunification
Unit #6: Preventative Health Care, Fitness and Nutrition, Sexual/Reproductive Health, Substance Abuse and Physical Health
Unit #7: Time Management, Financial Management
Unit #8: Communication Skills: Verbal vs. Nonverbal, Language and Technical Literacy
Unit #9: Decision Making, Leadership, Group Dynamics

Module #3: Re-Entry & Community Building:
Unit #10: Realistic Goal Setting, Asset Mapping Community Marketability and Vocational Planning
Unit #11: Re-Entry/Release Planning--including Housing and Money, Substance Abuse Treatment--, then Community Building and Activism/Leadership