activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 4
- Community and prisoner support services Reentry Support ServicesImplements community-based programs that support both victims of crime and incarcerated individuals through spiritual growth, education, and emotional support to reduce recidivism and promote reintegration.
- In-prison charity and arts events Art Programs for Incarcerated and At-Risk YouthHosts annual in-prison charity events where inmates create and donate arts and crafts for auction to benefit community organizations, promoting purpose and community engagement.
- Multi-phase life development program for inmates Reentry Support ServicesProvides an intensive, multi-phase program focused on personal, social, moral, and spiritual growth within a faith-based context, helping inmates develop emotional regulation, a sense of purpose, and life skills for reintegration.
- Prison-based Christian book club and fellowship program Prison and Jail Ministry ProgramsOperates weekly Christian book club sessions in prisons that include prayer, reading, and discussion of edifying literature, fostering group fellowship, self-reflection, and spiritual growth among inmates.
capacity building · 1
- Post-secondary education bursary program for inmates Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportProvides bursaries for incarcerated individuals to enroll in post-secondary courses in fields such as Accounting, Biology, Business Management, Psychology, and Electrical Systems through partnerships with open learning institutions.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Compassionate Volunteer Engagement volunteer_engagementThe organization engages volunteers to provide compassionate and empathetic support, including weekly visits, to incarcerated individuals and victims of crime, focusing on their humanity and potential for growth.
- Employment-Focused Education for Reintegration employment-oriented_educationThe organization provides educational support, including bursaries, specifically for courses and programs that prepare inmates for future employment, thereby facilitating their successful reintegration into society.
- Faith-Based Personal and Moral Development faith-based_developmentThe organization utilizes faith-based approaches, including Christian book clubs, spiritual reflection through mainstream media, and values-based curricula, to promote spiritual growth, personal insight, and moral development among inmates.
- Family Reintegration as Crime Prevention family_reintegrationThe organization prioritizes strengthening and restoring family relationships as a crucial strategy for crime prevention and rehabilitation, recognizing its role in supporting individuals' successful reintegration.
- Forgiveness-Based Approach forgiveness_based_approachThe organization promotes a philosophy of forgiveness that focuses on forgiving inherent imperfections rather than specific acts, contributing to personal healing and reconciliation.
- Holistic Restorative Justice for Rehabilitation and Dignity restorative_justiceThe organization employs a holistic, restorative justice-based approach that integrates spiritual growth, education, and employment support to foster personal transformation, reduce violence and crime, and restore dignity among prisoners, former prisoners, victims of crime, and others in need. This approach emphasizes rehabilitation, reintegration, and addressing the root causes of crime.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Ad Deum Programs
Programs for prisoners and victims of crime focused on healing, forgiveness, spiritual growth, and re-integration. These include restorative justice circles, creative writing and book clubs, and chapel programs.
E-Fry storybook program
A program mentioned as being offered to prisoners, likely involving creating storybooks.
Education and the Media
Develops educational opportunities in schools, churches, and communities about crime, punishment, and restorative justice. Works with media to portray successful rehabilitation efforts and promote responsible reporting.
Promote and Advocate Restorative Justice
Addresses public policy issues and advocates for policies reflecting Christian values, focusing on root causes of crime like poverty, unemployment, and addiction.
Support to Families of Prisoners and Victims
Implements community programs to reach out to both victims and incarcerated individuals, emphasizing Christlike forgiveness for healing and freedom.
Supportive Re-integration
Focuses on supporting and rebuilding family ties for prisoners, providing psychological counseling, spiritual direction, education, and medical care to facilitate successful re-integration into the community and reduce recidivism.
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Habitat for Humanity Partner — Beneficiary of funds raised through inmate-led charity events and auctions.
- Mission Institution Partner — Original site where the foundation was founded and where programs began.
- Mission Institution Partner — Provides volunteers to the prison institution.
- universities and colleges Partner — Partner institutions providing open learning courses to inmates supported by the foundation’s bursary program.