Independence is a condition of a nation, country, or state in which its residents and population, or some portion thereof, exercise self-government, and usually sovereignty, over the territory. The opposite of independence is the status of a dependent territory.
Depending on the state. If it's a four year federal sentence you will have to do 85% ,or they takeoff 54 days a year for good behavior. Most states abdopted the NERA Act for federal funding (No Early Release Act). Meaning if you're incarcerated for a violent crime you will be required to do 85% of your sentence.
Participants also learn to recognize the link between their trauma experiences and delinquent behavior (aggression, defiance, substance abuse, and truancy). In addition, during this short, 10 to 11 week session program, most participants learn that they can begin to feel better with proper intervention.