Caring for Ex-Offenders in the Caribbean
CEO
Mr. Adrian N. AlexanderCONTACT INFO
Tel.: 868-64-JESUS (645-3787)Mobile: 868-755-9906
Fax: 868-645-8016
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World Wide Web Site:
http://prisonministry.net/cfeoc
P.O. Box 4945
Tunapuna
Trinidad and Tobago
Our denomination/church
Non-denominationalAffiliation
1. Caribbean Restorative Justice since 2008This ministry is listed in categories:
1. Aftercare organizations2. Assistance for prison ministries in third world countries
3. Youth Prison Ministries
Status: Member
Joined: 28 Nov 2008
Updated: 5 Jul 2009
Who We Are
We are the Caribbean branch of the UK charity Caring for Ex-Offenders (CFEO) which began as a result of the growth of the Alpha course in prisons all over the United Kingdom. Through the Alpha course, many offenders began a relationship with Jesus while in prison, and then wished to be linked with a church upon their release.CFEO was introduced in the Caribbean in September 2008 at a Caribbean Alpha Conference held in Trinidad and Tobago.
Our Vision
Worldwide, the increased use of incarceration has led to the imprisonment of over 9 million men and women as of 2008, more than 90 percent of whom will some day return to their communities. Where organizations and churches are ready to help in practical ways, the likelihood of individuals re-offending is greatly reduced, thereby creating a safer society for all.Types Of Activity
CFEO runs Alpha courses in local prisons and juvenile detention centers. We work closely with other agencies to refer ex-offenders to housing agencies; employment agencies; churches; local police; probation services; health services among other service providers. We identify, train and support a pool of volunteers involved in the resettlement of ex-offenders.Location
We are working with Caribbean Umbrella Body For Restorative Behavior (CURB) and 2 other agencies to provide mentoring and aftercare for young offenders at the Youth Training Center (YTC) in Trinidad and Tobago. From April 2009 we have been running Youth Alpha and 2 follow up courses at the YTC.About Our Prison Ministry
Caring for Ex-Offenders (CFEO) works with statutory and voluntary organizations to reintegrate ex-offenders back into a welcoming and supportive community of faith.Our network of support agencies involved in the resettlement of ex-offenders include those which specialize in the key areas of life for returning offenders, such as housing agencies, employment agencies, education providers, faith-based organizations, medical and legal aid providers.
Support In
The growth of CFEO in the Caribbean, God's purpose to be established to unite the churches, train their members and change the attitude of Christians towards ex-prisoners as well as crime survivors and their respective families.Ministry Events
Fri Apr 9, 2010 08:00Global Alpha Training
The start of a 2-day training programme for persons wiling to run Alpha courses in the church, workplace, schools, community and prison/detention facilities.
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Sat Apr 10, 2010 08:00
Global Alpha Training
The second of a 2-day training programme for persons wiling to run Alpha courses in the church, workplace, schools, community and prison/detention facilities.
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