The TASC Journey concept came about as a result of a request by TASC care workers. It was indicated on a survey that it would be helpful if TASC workers could learn how to better interact with the "resistant" TASC client.

In response, TASC training developers started thinking of how such a curriculum would look. Certainly using motivational interviewing techniques would help dealing with a resistant client. As would implementing a person centered strategy of care. But isn't there a bigger picture here?

Maybe the bigger picture is one of awareness and communication. Because of busy case loads, workers focus in on their own piece of the system. It is easy to lose sight of seeing the client as person, instead of the "criminal justice person."

It is felt that if everyone who works for TASC, starting with the person the client first meets at the door, could remember where the client has come from before arriving at TASC, it might help create a new understanding of the whole system. Thus helping to create a better understanding between the TASC worker and the client.