Directors (Trustees), Officers, Program Directors, Staff, International Correspondents and all others associated in any way with the Institute hold in common the following core values (acronym TRECC): 

 TRUST:
The firm belief or confidence in the honesty, integrity, reliability, and justice of self , others with whom associated, and the institutions of affiliation or representation. Integrity is the quality or state of sound moral principle, uprighteousness, honesty, and sincerity.

RESPECT:
Consider and treat others with deference and courtesy, showing consideration, and avoiding intrusion upon them.

EMPATHY:
Identify intellectually with others.

COMPETENCY:
Possess the ability, skill, fitness, and qualification to be affiliated with or represent the institution and its members (generally defined).

COMPASSION:
            Sincerely feel sorrow for the sufferings or trouble of another or others, with the urge to help.

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In addition, they believe in the following Program Evaluation Practices. The Institute:

         Must supply evidence of its social impact;

• Use various methods to:
  • Assess effectiveness;
  • Demonstrate community value;
  • Provide useful information; and
  • Meet sponsors and public demands.
• Be primarily interested in:
  • Measures of programmatic outcomes; and
  • Evaluations primarily for current sponsors, followed by program staff and Board members. Evaluations with a high level of stakeholder participation and involvement will be used to improve outcomes and evaluation's credibility.
• Make use of outcome information for improving services.