United Souls is an intimate group in which participants engage with each other primarily through weekly meetings, as well as retreats and one-on-one relationship building. The program is founded on the premise that achieving empowerment begins by treating each other with dignity and respect—an important transitional element after the often dehumanizing experience of living one’s life with negative role models and bad information. Participating in United Souls requires a strong capacity for self-disclosure and introspection. United Soul expects each member to take personal responsibility for his own life and, thus, responsibility for his daily actions and commitment to his family and community.