Full Legislative History
Resolution Number: 2003-A125
Title: Establish Ministries to Assist Prisoners and Their Families
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred as Amended
Final Text:

Resolved, That the 74th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, through the Executive Council, urge dioceses and congregations to become familiar with the criminal justice system and establish ministries which assist prisoners and their families during sentencing, while in prison, and during their readjustment period; and be it further

Resolved, That the 74th General Convention support the establishment and/or expansion of occupational, therapeutic treatment, and academic programs in prisons where prisoners may be prepared for re-entry into society; and be it further

Resolved, That the 74th General Convention ask the Office of Peace and Justice to identify training programs for volunteers who work both inside prisons and with post-release programs and to assist dioceses and congregations with this work; and be it further

Resolved, That the 74th General Convention ask the Office of Peace and Justice to identify religious education programs that can be, or have been, adapted for the cultures of particular prison populations and when appropriate, to provide training in such programs for dioceses and congregations.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Minneapolis, 2003 (New York: General Convention, 2004), p. 253f.