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CHAPLAINS AND CHAPLAINS AND VOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERS
Chaplaincy MissionChaplaincy Mission The mission of Chaplaincy Services is to assist the
in maintaining public safety by: Providing pastoral care of inmates, staff, and their
families; Assisting offenders in their response to the
realities of their actions prior to, during and after incarceration;
Assisting offenders in discovering or developing their personal faith;
Partnering with the community to accomplish mutually beneficial results.
Volunteers MissionVolunteers Mission
Although most American prisons have at least one full-time chaplain, without pastoral assistance many chaplains are ill equipped to meet the religious needs of inmates. To lighten their workload and to facilitate the provision of programs and services, correctional chaplains often must recruit, train, and coordinate religious volunteers (Coleman, 2003; Rogers, 2003)
Coleman, J. (2003). “Chaplains: God’s partners in prison.” Corrections Today,
Although most American prisons have at least one full-time chaplain, without pastoral assistance many chaplains are ill equipped to meet the religious needs of inmates. To lighten their workload and to facilitate the provision of programs and services, correctional chaplains often must recruit, train, and coordinate religious volunteers (Coleman, 2003; Rogers, 2003)
Coleman, J. (2003). “Chaplains: God’s partners in prison.” Corrections Today,
THE SYSTEMTHE SYSTEM
Volunteers in the criminal justice system work in Jails or Prisons facilities
Volunteers in the criminal justice system work in Jails or Prisons facilities
JAILSJAILS• Operated by local sheriff• Many inmates are there waiting to go to courts, bond, or to
be released.• Volunteers programs are usually limited in scope and
duration due to inmate short stay• Volunteers need to deal with suicides attempts, mood
swings that range from remorse to repentance to anger and hostility (Bayse, 1993)
• Volunteers help inmates prepare for the transition to prison
• Once convicted inmates are transferred to either State or Federal Prison System
• Operated by local sheriff• Many inmates are there waiting to go to courts, bond, or to
be released.• Volunteers programs are usually limited in scope and
duration due to inmate short stay• Volunteers need to deal with suicides attempts, mood
swings that range from remorse to repentance to anger and hostility (Bayse, 1993)
• Volunteers help inmates prepare for the transition to prison
• Once convicted inmates are transferred to either State or Federal Prison System
STATE and FEDERAL PRISONS
STATE and FEDERAL PRISONS
STATE SYSTEM•Operated by a state agency• Strict chain of command•Convicted of an offence against the state•Most have a Volunteer Coordinator in the central office
STATE SYSTEM•Operated by a state agency• Strict chain of command•Convicted of an offence against the state•Most have a Volunteer Coordinator in the central office
FEDERAL SYSTEM•Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)•Convicted of an offense against the United States
FEDERAL SYSTEM•Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)•Convicted of an offense against the United States
Two Fundamentals for a Successful Chaplain
/Volunteer Team
Two Fundamentals for a Successful Chaplain
/Volunteer Team
FUNDAMENTALSFUNDAMENTALS
Point 1 A volunteer must understand the role of a chaplain to develop a health prison or jail ministry
Point 2 A volunteer must understand how to conduct ministry in this specialized environment
Point 1 A volunteer must understand the role of a chaplain to develop a health prison or jail ministry
Point 2 A volunteer must understand how to conduct ministry in this specialized environment
Understanding Chaplaincy ministry
Understanding Chaplaincy ministry
Point 1
Chaplains are authentic religious leaders that are endorsed by their denomination or religious affiliation to conduct traditional clergy roles.
Traditional roles: Religious services/worshipOfficiate weddingsConduct funerals/memorialsPreach/ Teach
Point 1
Chaplains are authentic religious leaders that are endorsed by their denomination or religious affiliation to conduct traditional clergy roles.
Traditional roles: Religious services/worshipOfficiate weddingsConduct funerals/memorialsPreach/ Teach
Ministry In A Specialized Environment
Ministry In A Specialized Environment
Point 2
Jails and Prisons are multi-faith environments . They reflect all the ethnic groups and religions of the culture of society today. Therefore, chapel volunteers must understand that jail and prison ministry occur in a system.
Point 2
Jails and Prisons are multi-faith environments . They reflect all the ethnic groups and religions of the culture of society today. Therefore, chapel volunteers must understand that jail and prison ministry occur in a system.
Non Traditional Specialized Roles
Non Traditional Specialized Roles
Point 2 In order to maintain the smooth operation of the system Chaplains have some non traditional roles that volunteers must accept and support to conduct ministry in this environment.
Non Traditional roles: System of security Time scheduling Systematic documentation
Point 2 In order to maintain the smooth operation of the system Chaplains have some non traditional roles that volunteers must accept and support to conduct ministry in this environment.
Non Traditional roles: System of security Time scheduling Systematic documentation
RELIGIOUS FREEDOMRELIGIOUS FREEDOM
“ Chaplains are mandated in law to ensure the freedom to practice religious faith is provided equally to all prisoners”
Charles Riggs (1998) The Prison Minister
“ Chaplains are mandated in law to ensure the freedom to practice religious faith is provided equally to all prisoners”
Charles Riggs (1998) The Prison Minister
BECOMING PART OF THE SYSTEM
BECOMING PART OF THE SYSTEM
Volunteers are invited into prisons and jails to provide specific services Activities must be scheduled in strict accordance with existing institutional routines, rules, and regulations Training and Orientation is Critical
Volunteers are invited into prisons and jails to provide specific services Activities must be scheduled in strict accordance with existing institutional routines, rules, and regulations Training and Orientation is Critical
PRINCIPLES FOR THE CHAPLAIN VOLUNTEER
TEAM
PRINCIPLES FOR THE CHAPLAIN VOLUNTEER
TEAM
1. Mutual respect for personal religious beliefs and affiliations if your theological views differ
2. Cooperation with the system without compromising individual standards
3. Remember the goal is ministry not competition
1. Mutual respect for personal religious beliefs and affiliations if your theological views differ
2. Cooperation with the system without compromising individual standards
3. Remember the goal is ministry not competition