The following are some of the basic rules of Men’s Teen Challenge of the Smokies.You will be provided with a complete guidelines handbook upon admittance.
Christian Discipleship and Training Center:
1. I understand that Teen Challenge is a Christian discipleship and training program and I agree to besubject to Biblical teaching and Christian forms of behavior.
2. I agree to assume personal responsibility for my own attitude and behavior at all times. I understand thatwhat program authority calls incorrect behavior and a bad attitude will be confronted and may be disciplined if necessary. I will agree to do the disciplinary action or project with a willing attitude.
3. I understand that my main purpose for being in the program is to learn a new way of life according to biblical standards, not just to get off drugs and/or get out of jail.
Personal:
1. I will not possess or use drugs at any time, including psychiatric medication.
2. I will not possess or use any tobacco product; this includes the vapor type smoking devices.
3. I will not curse or use off-color expressions or bodily gestures.
4. I will not talk about street life, drugs, sex, partying or reminisce about past sinful practices.
5. I will not horseplay or engage in any other inappropriate body contact.
6. I will not become part of a limited social group that excludes others.
7. I will not call other people names- including nick names that may connect them to their past life.
8. I will not go outside of the men’s dorm without staff permission.
9. I will not bring a radio, tape/CD device, phone, Ipod, musical instruments, books, knives, lighters, etc.
Family:
1. I will agree to the staff screening and reading my mail.
2. I agree to write only members of my immediate family - no letter writing to girlfriends or friends.
3. I agree to make (or receive) only two 10 minute phone calls per week, after a 21 day waiting period.
4. I agree not to have any visits from my immediate family until after 40 days.
Group:
1. I agree to participate in all scheduled activities including class, chapel, choir, church, work, and recreation.I will participate in each of these activities.
2. I agree to conduct myself in a reserved, polite manner and will not do anything in public that will call negative attention to myself or reflect badly upon the whole group.
3. I understand the length of the Teen Challenge Program is a minimum of 12 months. I agree to commit tocomplete phases 1-4 of this Teen Challenge Program.
Discipline:
1. I understand that I'm expected to be prepared, in place, and on time for all my scheduled activities. I also understand that any tardiness, being unprepared, dragging my feet or other forms of carelessness will result in disciplinary action.
2. I understand that my room must be kept in a neat and orderly manner at all times. I agree to work together with my roommates to keep it clean and orderly for daily inspection.
3. I understand there will be a dress code.
4. I understand there will be a grooming code: shave, brush teeth before 1st period, hair combed (alsobefore 1st period and throughout the day), shower once a day, etc.
5. I understand that disciplinary action may include: extra duties, loss of privileges, suspension, or dismissal.