SOP 106.02: Chaplaincy Services Objectives

Division:
Inmate Services Division (Chaplaincy Services)
Effective Date:
December 8, 2021
Reference Code:
VA01-0002
Topic Area:
Chaplaincy Services
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Summary

This policy establishes the objectives and responsibilities of chaplaincy services in Georgia Department of Corrections facilities. Chaplains and designated religious staff conduct and coordinate religious services, spiritual programs, and religious education for incarcerated individuals and staff. The policy outlines key responsibilities including providing worship opportunities, promoting spiritual growth, supporting emotional and moral development, managing volunteer programs, and serving as liaisons between institutions and community religious organizations.

Key Topics

  • chaplaincy services
  • religious services
  • inmate chaplain
  • spiritual programs
  • religious education
  • volunteer programs
  • faith services
  • community religious resources
  • religious staff
  • prisoner rehabilitation
  • moral development
  • spiritual counseling
  • interfaith services
  • reentry support

Full Text

|GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Standard Operating Procedures|Col2|Col3|
|---|---|---|
|Policy Name:Chaplaincy Services Objectives|Policy Name:Chaplaincy Services Objectives|Policy Name:Chaplaincy Services Objectives|
|Policy Number: 106.02|Effective Date: 12/08/2021|Page Number: 1 of 2|
|Authority:
Commissioner
|Originating Division:
Inmate Services Division
(Chaplaincy Services)|Access Listing:
Level II: Required Offender
Access|

I. Introduction and Summary: The chaplain or designated religious staff person will
develop and maintain close relationships with community religious resources which
facilitate program objectives.

II. Authority:

A. United States Constitution, First and Fourteenth Amendments;

B. Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, 42 U.S.C. Ch. 21C §

2000cc, _et seq_ ;

C. Ga. Comp. R. & Regs.123-3-1-01; and

D. ACA Standards: 5-ACI-7F-03 (ref. 4-4514) and 5-ACI-7F-04 (ref. 4-4516).

III. Definitions: None.

IV. Statement of Policy and Applicable Procedures:

The chaplain conducts and/or coordinates religious services and programs in the
institution and community setting. Some areas of responsibility are:

A. To provide offenders and staff with a practical Scriptural and spiritual opportunity
for worship.

B. To help offenders experience growth and appreciation for their faith and gain
knowledge of other world faiths through religious education.

C. To promote hope.

D. To help offenders develop and improve their social, moral, and ethical value

systems.

E. To help offenders and staff to recognize the dignity, worth and potential of the

|GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Standard Operating Procedures|Col2|Col3|
|---|---|---|
|Policy Name:Chaplaincy Services Objectives|Policy Name:Chaplaincy Services Objectives|Policy Name:Chaplaincy Services Objectives|
|Policy Number: 106.02|Effective Date: 12/08/2021|Page Number: 2 of 2|
|Authority:
Commissioner
|Originating Division:
Inmate Services Division
(Chaplaincy Services)|Access Listing:
Level II: Required Offender
Access|

individual.

F. To help offenders establish a healthy concept of self, world, life, evil and
forgiveness.

G. To help offenders and staff appropriately deal with issues such as death, grief,
anger, hostility, celebrations, and love.

H. To help strengthen their interpersonal relationships and give direction toward
personal maturity.

I. To establish and supervise volunteer programs.

J. To be a liaison, when appropriate, with family and or community (i.e., Churches,

Civic Organizations, Businesses, Government Agencies, Educational Institutions)
for the purpose of bridging the gap from pre to post-release.

V. Attachments: None.

VI. Record Retention of Forms Relevant to this Policy: None.

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