Criminal Justice Ministry
Criminal Justice Ministry
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Mission
Mission
Seeks to serve, not to judge, by improving the safety and well-being of individuals affected by crime and the criminal justice system, their families and their communities in the Greater St. Louis Area through person-to-person assistance rooted in Jesus Christ’s inclusive ministry of love, reconciliation and hope.
IPE 4900
IPE 4900
Agency Identified Goal
Agency Identified Goal
Student projects address this.
Project - Will discuss further and finalize with Paul at the first visit but may be related to updating some of their resources to better support their clients and/or focusing on how to build their Board by researching best practices for non-profit boards which focuses on outreach and retention.
*** Please note all students need to make at least 5 visits over the course of the semester. Talk to Paul at the initial visit to discuss potential options for site visits throughout the semester. If you encounter any challenges with visits due to scheduling, please work with your faculty advisor or contact Jessica at jessica.barreca@health.slu.edu to discuss alternative options.
Services
Services
Target Population
Target Population
Individuals who were formerly incarcerated
Programs
Programs
Visits, classes, tutoring, services, programs, and retreat days to prisoners in 4 prisons and 10 jails in Eastern Missouri and pen pals across all Missouri prisons.
Short-term help to persons reentering the St. Louis area, e.g., Welcome Backpacks filled with hygiene items, clothing, bus tickets, medications, and vital papers like birth certificates and state IDs.
Long-term programs for those who need extra help; e.g., Release to Rent and R2RVets.
Advocacy
Site Information
Site Information
Site Since: 2016
Initial Site Visit:
Site Coordinator: Paul Faust - volunteer and ministry coordinator
Email: PaulF@cjmstlouis.org
Initial Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 23 at 4pm
Dress Code: Business casual. No scrubs. Bring minimal personal items.
Where to Meet: For on-site visits, please walk in the main entrance and ask for Paul Faust.
Parking: Street parking is available at CJM
Pre-Visit Requirements
Pre-Visit Requirements
Review of Google site materials regarding CJM, recidivism, and health care of people involved in the criminal justice system.
Review of Google site materials regarding CJM, recidivism, and health care of people involved in the criminal justice system.
Fill out the Intern Confidentiality Form; This form will be passed out in class and can be given to Paul at the first visit or team can scan/email as a group
Faculty Advisor
Faculty Advisor
Tessa Cook, MS
Tessa Cook, MS
Program Director of IMS; Assistant Professor; Clinical Health Sciences
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