Rescued Not Arrested Prison Ministry Volunteer Training

1. Rescued Not ArrestedPrison Ministry Volunteer Training November, 2012

2. RNA Prison Ministry Training - Contents Introduction Overview of Correctional Institutions, Prisoner’s Needs and the Services We Provide Major Do’s and Don’ts Next Steps

3. RNA Prison Ministry Training Introduction

4. RNA Prison Ministry Training Scriptural Reasons for Prison Ministry: “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew 25:37-40

5. RNA Prison Ministry Training Scriptural Reasons for Prison Ministry: “Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.” Hebrews 13:3

6. RNA Prison Ministry Training Scriptural Reasons for Prison Ministry: “He upholds the cause of the oppressed    and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets prisoners free.” Psalm 146:7 “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36

7. Arizona Department of Corrections Statistics Totals on Custody Level worksheet are slightly different from Offense Type worksheet due to missing values Over 40,000 Arizonans Are Incarcerated for an Average of 7.5 Years – Plentiful Harvest!

8. U.S. Department of Corrections Statistics National Recidivism Rate – 67% 7.1 M 6.2 M 4.0 M 1.8 M Population in Millions

9. RNA Prison Ministry Overview of Institutions and Services We Offer – Needs

10. RNA Prison Ministry Training

11. RNA Prison Ministry Structure Roger Munchian - Director Leader TBD–Federal & State Prisons Scott–Maricopa County Jails Leader TBD– AZDJC • Adobe Boys_________ • Church Svcs ____ • One on Ones ____ • BCS Girls ___________ • Church Svcs ____ • One on Ones ____ • Men ________________ • Church Svcs ____ • Women _____________ • Church Svcs ____ • 4th Ave Jail ___________ • Tank Orders _____ • Church Svcs ____ • LBJ _________________ • Tank Orders _____ • Church Svcs ____ • Estrella Jail ___ • Tank Orders _____ • Church Svcs ____ • Durango Jail __________ • Tank Orders _____ • Church Svcs ____ • Tents _______________ • Tank Orders _____ • Church Svcs ____ • Towers Jail __________ • Tank Orders _____ • Church Svcs ____ Leader TBD – Correspondence • Women’s Mail Coordinator _______ • Mentor _____ • Men’s Mail Coordinator _______ • Mentor _____ Leadership Required at Many Levels

12. RNA Prison Ministry Major Do’s and Don’ts

13. RNA Prison Ministry • PREPARING FOR YOUR VISIT • Pray for God’s guidance in serving His people • Be natural; be yourself • Dress appropriately • Treat everyone with respect; act as if you just entered someone else’s house or work place • Know the rules and guidelines

14. RNA Prison Ministry • ARRIVING FOR YOUR VISIT • Do’s… • Be on time…arrive 30 minutes prior • Check yourself for unauthorized items before leaving your car to enter the jail. Know what’s allowed and what’s not. • Make sure you have your ID badge before you enter the facility. Your badge must be visible while moving within the facility. • Don’ts… • Don’t bring any materials in that have not been approved.

15. RNA Prison Ministry • DURING YOUR VISIT • Do’s… • Take time to get to know the inmates. • Be a good listener…God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason. • Be trustworthy • Advise inmates that you can be subpoenaed to testify in their case…it is best not to discuss details of their case. • Find ways to encourage and give hope. • Be patient with the inmates and staff. • Be perceptive: • Be aware of con games • Call security is you see any contraband • Keep your eyes open at all times. • Report any suicide threats, escape plans or threats against others. • Keep a record of the time you spend in your visits. • Take out everything that you bring in.

16. RNA Prison Ministry • DURING YOUR VISIT • Don’ts… • No hugging…handshakes are permitted but no hugging is allowed. • Never leave inmates unattended. • Do not give inmates any materials unless it has been preauthorized. • Do not take any materials or gifts from inmates. • Never give out your address or telephone number. • Never discuss your family or show family pictures. • Don’t phone an inmate’s family or friends, nor make promises that you cannot keep. • Never ask an inmate why they’re in jail or for how long. • Don’t be “preachy” or push anyone into making a decision for Christ. • Never single an individual out in a manner that draws special attention to that inmate.

17. RNA Prison Ministry • DURING YOUR VISIT • Don’ts… • Never criticize: • Staff • Other volunteers • Other inmates • Religions • Denominations • Never get involved in: • Inmate Finances – you cannot put money on an inmates’ books • Legal issues – volunteers can not pick up inmates’ property • Confessions of guilt • Messages between inmates • Never use your ID badge to visit a friend or relative…you must use regular visitation channels for such visits.

18. RNA Prison Ministry • AFTER YOUR VISIT • Do’s… • Remember to log the time that you spent in visits and/or services. • Thank God for the opportunity to serve Him and pray for Him to grow the seeds that you have helped Him plant.

19. RNA Prison Ministry Next Steps

20. RNA Prison Ministry • Fill out clearance application form for the appropriate facility. • Get fingerprinted! • Complete training for applicable facility.