The ripple effects of crime and incarceration touch so many people: victims and their families, the incarcerated and their families, and entire communities. Through a ministry of visits to people in jail and youth in detention; as well as support for victims and families; we seek to transform damage, pain, and despair into healing, acceptance, and hope—and to create an environment of “restorative justice” that enables positive life changes for everyone.
Services
Extend emotional support and human services to victims, their families, and families of the incarcerated.
Conduct one-on-one visits to people in jail, thanks to a full-time chaplain and volunteers.
Offer religious services, scripture studies and prayer experiences for the incarcerated.
Offer religious services, scripture studies and prayer experiences for the incarcerated.
Help ex-offenders reestablish their lives when incarceration ends, assisting with temporary costs of living, job training and placement.
Benefits
Victims of crime and their families are helped to move on with their lives.
Families of the incarcerated have a lifeline during a time of displacement and disruption.
Incarcerated individuals respond positively to the encouragement and spirit of forgiveness fostered during one-on-one visits and religious services.
Ex-offenders re-enter the community better prepared to lead successful lives.
Volunteer
Restorative Justice Ministry offers appropriate training and mentoring for prison/jail ministry for all volunteers. We ask for a commitment of 6 hours per month. For further qualifications email us.
For further information go to RestoreJustice.com the California Catholic Conference site which provides inspiration, hope and resources for anyone who has been touched by the criminal justice system.
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