The program is described in the documentary A Symphony of Silence, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zFJr6mnLpA
On page 72, under the subhead Stress Management: “Transcendental Meditation – This is an activity which is supported wholly by a volunteer system of providers and which is designed to teach interested inmates a technique of relaxation and increased awareness. The purpose is development of a greater capacity to control anger an a greater apparent sense of personal integration.” In the table to the right there are X’s in the columns for Northwest State, Windsor, Woodstock, Chittenden, Rutland, and St. Johnsbury. From Appendix F(1), Department of Corrections Program Inventory, starting on page 63 of The Shared Responsibility. Report on Vermont Corrections, 1983 (archival material in National Criminal Justice Reference Service, www.ncjrs.gov)
On page 77, under the subhead “CHITTENDEN COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY South Burlington, Vermont. Institutional Transcendental Meditation Program. This co-educational program has been in operation for one year. It’s [sic] purpose is to reduce stress and teach behavior management.” From Appendix E, Innovative Programs and Services, starting on page 55 of Adult Female Offenders and Institutional Programs. A State of the Art Analysis. U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections, 1983 (item 98376 in the National Criminal Justice Reference Service)
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[Note – Susan Gore apparently had a “disastrous experience”, near bankruptcy, an inheritance dispute, and a conservative foundation.]