Texas Department Criminal Justice Chaplaincy Department |
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CEOChaplain Bill PierceCONTACT INFOTel.: (936) 437-7180Send email to this ministry World Wide Web Site: http://prisonministry.net/tdcj Two Financial Plaza Suite 472 Huntsvllle 77340 Texas United States Our denomination/churchNon-denominationalThis ministry is listed in categories:1. Chaplains (state)2. Correctional Institution Status: Member Joined: 18 Jul 2002 Updated: 11 Jun 2007 |
Who We AreThe mission of the Chaplaincy Department of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is to positively impact public safety and the reduction of recidivism through the rehabilitation and re-integration of adult felons into society. The rendering of pastoral care, management of quality programming and a therapeutic community allow for such an opportunity.Our VisionIt is the purpose of Chaplaincy to provide guidance and nurture to those searching for meaning in life. A variety of programs, activities and community participation are prudently managed wherein an individual is able to pursue their faith, reconcile relationships and strengthen their families.Types Of ActivityPrograms of the Chaplaincy Department include but are not limited to:* Weekly Religious Services * Visitation/Hospitality Ministry * Provision of Services to Building Projects/Chapel Construction * Offenders/Families * Hospice Care * Post Trauma Staff Support Team * Victims/Families * Female Task Force * Pastoral Care * Youthful Offenders Programming * Religious Volunteer Program About Our Prison MinistryChaplain’s services are provided in prisons to facilitate the exercise of freedom of religion by offenders. It is the policy of the TDCJ to extend to all offenders as much freedom and opportunity as possible for pursuing individual beliefs and practices, consistent with security, safety and orderly conditions in the institution. Services are provided based on demand, need and resources.Ministry EventsNo upcoming events listed at INPM Calendar of Events. |