About The Founder
T.M. Jefferson is the founder of Change The Game (CTG), a transformational education framework proven to produce measurable outcomes in juvenile justice, reentry, and alternative education.
Before CTG, there was survival. Jefferson was incarcerated, subjected to programs designed to manage behavior rather than address the thinking that produced it. He sat through mandated classes that treated change as performance and compliance as progress. Most participants, including him, learned how to say the right things without becoming different.
When he left, he didn't replicate those failures. He built the alternative.
CTG emerged from the internal work Jefferson did to rebuild his life; examining patterns, interrogating identity, and understanding how mindset shapes outcomes. That practice became a method. The method became a curriculum. The curriculum became a platform. And the platform is now being implemented in facilities and programs across the country.
CTG operates using the SHIFT Method™, a structured framework Jefferson developed by organizing what was already working in his own transformation: Self-Awareness → Habits → Identity → Focus → Trajectory. It's not theory. It's distilled lived experience, tested in real environments, and proven to work where traditional programs fail.
Jefferson is also the author of Change The Game, the memoir that became the foundation for the CTG framework, and Master The Game: The Supreme Principles of Power & Transformation. His writing and curriculum design are grounded in one principle: change doesn't start with what you do. It starts with how you think.
In Fall/Winter 2025, CTG achieved a 72% completion rate in a juvenile detention facility pilot, significantly higher than the 50-65% industry standard, with measurable improvements in self-awareness, decision-making, and behavioral outcomes. That pilot proved what Jefferson already knew: when you address mindset before behavior and build internal infrastructure before imposing external rules, transformation becomes systematic rather than accidental.
Jefferson didn't set out to build a program. He set out to survive, then rebuild, then understand why the work held when everything else he'd been through didn't. CTG is the result of that process.
It's not a roadmap he imagined. It's a roadmap he lived, tested, and proved.
And now it's available to anyone willing to do the work.
Transformation in Their Own Words
Participants who completed CTG describe how the framework changed their thinking, interrupted patterns, and gave them tools to rebuild from within.
Staff:
"CTG gave us a framework to talk about identity and choices without it feeling like a lecture. The youth opened up in ways I haven't seen with traditional curriculum."
— Lead Educator, Fall 2025 Pilot
"We saw measurable behavior change. Youth who completed CTG showed better emotional regulation and more thoughtful decision-making."
— Program Director, Juvenile Detention Facility
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"Before CTG I thought my story was just about my mistakes. Now I see the patterns I can change. I know who I want to become."
— Participant, age 17
Juvenile Detention Facility, Fall 2025 Pilot
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"Writing everything down made me realize I was making the same decision over and over. I didn't see it until I had to explain it on paper."
— Participant, age 16
Juvenile Detention Facility, Fall 2025 Pilot
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"This wasn't like school. Nobody was trying to fix me. They just made me think deeper about my life."
— Participant, age 18
Juvenile Detention Facility, Fall 2025 Pilot
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is CTG?
CTG (Change The Game) is a 12-week transformational education framework that uses the SHIFT Method™ to address mindset before behavior, identity before compliance, and build internal infrastructure that lasts.
Unlike traditional programs that focus on behavior modification and compliance, CTG teaches participants how to examine their thinking, interrupt patterns, and rebuild from the inside out. It's delivered through structured writing, reflection, and facilitated discussion.
CTG has been proven effective in juvenile justice, reentry programs, and alternative education settings.
→ [Learn More About the SHIFT Method™]
2. What makes CTG different from other programs?
Most programs are designed to manage behavior. CTG is designed to transform thinking.
Traditional programs measure success by attendance and completion. CTG measures success by cognitive shifts, participants' ability to recognize patterns, articulate their thinking, and make decisions aligned with long-term goals.
CTG doesn't ask participants to perform change. It gives them structure to examine the internal systems producing their behavior. That's why completion rates are higher and outcomes are more durable.
In our Fall 2025 pilot, CTG achieved a 72% completion rate in a juvenile detention facility (vs. 50-65% industry standard) with measurable improvements in self-awareness, decision-making, and behavioral outcomes.
3. Who can participate in CTG?
CTG is built for:
Justice-involved youth (ages 12-18) in detention or diversion programs
Adults in reentry transitioning from incarceration to community
Students in alternative education settings
At-risk youth in community-based programs
Independent learners seeking structured personal development
Participants must be able to engage with writing-based reflection (6th grade literacy level minimum) and commit to 12 consecutive weeks.
4. How does CTG work?
CTG uses a blended learning model:
2x weekly facilitated group sessions (60-90 minutes each)
Individual digital platform access for self-paced work between sessions
Writing as the primary tool for reflection and cognitive restructuring
Progress tracking that monitors engagement without surveillance
Participants move through four modules over 12 weeks:
Foundation (Weeks 1-3) – Change Your Mindset
Transformation (Weeks 4-6) – Change Your Moves
Leadership (Weeks 7-9) – Change Your Influence
Legacy (Weeks 10-12) – Change Your Impact
Each module builds on the last. The sequence is non-negotiable, skipping steps weakens outcomes.
→ [Explore Implementation Models]
5. What materials are provided?
CTG provides:
Digital platform access for all participants (structured lessons, writing prompts, progress tracking)
Facilitator training (4-hour certification for educators, case managers, mentors)
Implementation Guide (step-by-step instructions for launching cohorts)
Pre/post assessment tools (to measure cognitive and behavioral shifts)
Ongoing support (monthly facilitator calls, email/phone support, troubleshooting resources)
Physical workbooks are available for purchase separately if your facility prefers analog materials alongside digital access.
6. How much does CTG cost?
For institutions:
$18-25 per participant per month (depending on cohort size and contract length)
12-week program = $54-75 per participant total
Includes platform access, facilitator training, assessments, and ongoing support
For independent learners:
$24.99/month for individual digital platform access
Self-paced, no facilitation required
This is significantly lower than comparable alternatives (custom curriculum development: $80K-120K; traditional SEL programs: $150-300 per participant).
→ [Request a Consultation for Pricing Details]
7. What does it take to implement CTG?
To successfully implement CTG, your organization needs:
✅ 12 consecutive weeks without interruption (participants complete all four modules)
✅ A facilitator who can commit 2-3 hours per week (educator, case manager, mentor, no clinical license required)
✅ Technology access for participants (tablets, computers, or smartphones, 3-5x per week minimum)
✅ Leadership alignment on prioritizing mindset work before behavior modification
If you can provide these, CTG will work in your environment.
8. How do I become a CTG facilitator?
CTG facilitators complete a 4-hour training (in-person or virtual) that covers:
The SHIFT Method™ and why sequence matters
Facilitation best practices (holding space without fixing)
Platform navigation and progress monitoring
How to handle resistance and difficult conversations
Requirements:
2+ years experience working with the population you'll facilitate
Belief in participants' capacity for transformation
Comfort with honest, uncomfortable conversations
Ability to commit to 12 consecutive weeks
No clinical license or advanced degree required.
→ [Inquire About Facilitator Training]
9. Does CTG work in [my specific setting]?
CTG has been implemented successfully in:
Juvenile detention facilities
County jails and state prisons (reentry programs)
Alternative schools and credit recovery programs
Community-based youth development organizations
Diversion and probation programs
The framework is adaptable to context while maintaining fidelity to the sequence. As long as you can provide 12 consecutive weeks, a trained facilitator, and technology access, CTG will work.
If your setting is unique, [contact us] and we'll discuss whether CTG is a fit.
10. What results can we expect?
In CTG's Fall 2025 pilot with 25 justice-involved youth in a juvenile detention facility:
72% completion rate (vs. 50-65% industry standard)
86% improvement in participants' ability to recognize their own patterns
95% improvement in narrative ownership (telling their story in a way that shows growth)
28% reduction in behavioral incidents during the program
67% demonstrated measurable writing development
These outcomes reflect the framework's focus on cognitive shifts, not just compliance.
Long-term recidivism data is being tracked as participants transition to community settings.
11. How do I get started?
For institutions:
→ [Request a Consultation] — 30-minute call to discuss your context, assess readiness, and outline next steps
For facilitators:
→ [Inquire About Training] — Learn about upcoming training sessions and certification requirements
For independent learners:
→ [Access the Platform] — Sign up for individual digital access and begin the 12-week program
For general questions:
Email info@ctgpro.org — We respond within 2 business days
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