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Applied in 2008

Plan to Prsoper Program

Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 0.5
  • Program Participants Last Year: 251
  • Meets about 4 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 36 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 50

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Has formally approved a conflict of interest policy and regularly monitors it to ensure adherence.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.
  • Convenes an audit committee.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
Supply community resources to any inmate exiting the jail or prison.

Measure
Counting of number of resource booklets distributed and tabulating inmates seen each week.

Outcome 2
Repeat attendance in the classes in the jail and prison.

Measure
Sign-up sheets are kept each week and inmate participation tabulated.

Outcome 3
Recidivism rate reduced

Measure
Monitoring inmates re-entering the jail each month.

Outcome 4
Clients assisted with housing, jobs, community resources.

Measure
Keeping records of inmates/ex-inmates helped each week.

Outcome 5
Spiritual growth - connected to local churches and support groups.

Measure
Regular follow-up phone calls to the ex-offenders to check on the status of the spiritual component of re-entry.

Change Process: (self-reported)

The profile of a successful PtP participant is a person who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, is in a strong discipleship program and an active member of the church. These individuals are better equipped to change old behaviors and learn new ways to cope with problems.

Upon release, the PtP participants have an after incarceration plan, a resource book and a mentoring support group to assist his re-entry. They are better employees in the workforce. They have successfuly transitioned back into the family unit.

The PtP program provides encouragement, opportunities, and assistance to high risk individuals seeking personal growth, better life choices, and gainful employment.