2016 chaplaincy fact sheet

GEORGIA
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
INMATE SERVICES DIVISION

2016 CHAPLAINCY FACT SHEET

Greg Dozier

Timothy C. Ward

Jay Sanders

CommissionerChief of StaffAssistant Commissioner

Chaplaincy Services falls under the Inmate Services Division, which is responsible for overseeing the operations of Academic Education, Chaplaincy, Health Services, Risk Reduction Services, Substance Abuse, Transitional/Reentry Services and Vocational Education. Chaplaincy Services oversees pastoral care fo inmates and staff as well as oversees individuals who volunteer to assist the state's offenders and formerly incarcerated persons inside and outside correctional facilities statewide.

Chaplaincy & Volunteer Services

Chaplians - 55 Total

Worship Services

Monthly Participation Reported

Monthly Volunteer Activity

NEW ORLEANS BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (NOBTS)
Established 1995 at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, Angola Extension Center
Provides inmates the opportunity to obtain a Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) degree in Christian Ministry
NOBTS programming provides: Peaceful communities Reduction of violence Ministry Assistance in reentry preparation Reduction in recidivism

CHAPLAINCY Provide and facilitate access to pastoral care for inmates and staff as appropriate in order to promote and establish a community of peace, hope, safety and mutual respect and ensure offenders First Amendment religious rights.
Services Coordinate and provide worship services for a multi-religious and culturally diverse group Provide pastoral counseling to inmates and staff Provide crisis intervention counseling Facilitate religious instruction among various faith groups Coordinate and facilitate behavioral change groups Provide consultation and training regarding religious needs of inmates Staff recruits, trains and coordinates our vast number of community volunteers Assist inmates in their reentry effort by matching the inmate with the community service providers Provide support to correctional staff and their family members

Phillips Extension Center Established at Phillips State Prison in 2006 Part of the North Georgia Hub of NOBTS 29 students (first class) began classes March 3, 2008 Dec. 2009, the first Associates degree in Christian Ministry was awarded Dec. 2010, the first class of 25 students were awarded Bachelor of Arts degrees in Christian Ministry Aug. 2011, the second class of 29 students began Graduates of the program have been assigned to 22 prisons throughout the GDC system to assist and participate in Faith and Character Based opportunities within the inmate population
NOBTS Program Requirements Provide proof of High School diploma, GED or college courses Minimum of 5 years left to serve upon completion of the program Must not have any Disciplinary Reports for 12 months Voluntary offender participation Staff recommendation

Program Structure Offered in 4-year cycles to 30 offenders per class 8 core competencies: Biblical Exposition Christian Heritage Servant Leadership Interpersonal Relationships Spiritual and Character Formation Disciple Making Worship Leadership

The Georgia Department of Corrections protects the public by operating secure and safe facilities, while reducing recidivism through effective programming, education and healthcare.

Life Skill Classes:
Marriage and Family Counseling Introduction to Preaching Church History Evangelism To maintain accreditation, classes must be taught and graded at a college level Failure to maintain a C average will result in academic probation and eventual expulsion from the program
Program Requirements Coursework provided through Leavell College 126 hours of academic study are necessary for the B.A. in Christian Ministry 8 semesters/2 per year Offender attend classes and/or study for 8 hours a day 5 classes per day are offered Graduations held every other year Tutor program available for advanced students Tutors assist offenders with academic support and assist instructors with grading
VOLUNTEER SERVICES Trained and retained over 9,200 volunteers Volunteers assist offenders and formerly incarcerated persons inside and outside correctional facilities statewide Volunteers are considered non-salaried employees and must be approved to enter their assigned facilities
TYPES OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Institutional Volunteers Mentors Educators Counselors Tutors Musicians Librarians Ministerial Leaders

Family and Relationship Building Life Skills AA/NA Communication Skills Anger Management Financial Planning Career Development
APPLICATION PROCESS Contact Facility Volunteer Coordinator at intended facility Complete Volunteer application All applicants must consent to a criminal history background check through Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC)/ National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Applicant to complete the mandatory Pre-Service Orientation(PSO)/Volunteer Certification Training which consists of the following subjects: Overview of Corrections Overview of Reentry Services PREA reporting requirement Games offenders play Role of volunteer, rules of volunteer, code of ethics and standard operation procedures (SOP) Sexual/Unlawful harassment Sexual misconduct Emergency procedures Infectious diseases Key and tool control and Right to Know Volunteer forms Applicant will then receive a Volunteer ID and Locator card and must coordinate their assignment and service agreement with the Facility Volunteer Coordinator
Renewal Process Volunteer ID cards, GCIC review and the Commissioner's letter on sexual harassment are signed and renewed annually

Focused Areas of Address Spiritual Development Character Building Values Parenting Worship