Correctional Facilities Committee
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The CFC coordinates AA members and groups in carrying the message to alcoholics who are in county jails and state prisons. There are many ways to help AA members in custody:
- Bring meetings and AA literature to facilities
- Join the corrections correspondence service.
- Participate in the pre-release program.
You do not need a "rap sheet" to volunteer - they already know how to get to prison, they need to learn how to stay out!.
Corrections volunteers make a difference in countless lives and the inside AA members in custody will make a difference in yours.
CFC FAQ's
Can I volunteer if I've never been arrested?Yes, it is not necessary for you to have been previously incarcerated in order for you to be effective as a volunteer. persons in custody are more interested in how you have achieved and continue to maintain your sobriety, than if you were in jail before.
Can I volunteer if I have been arrested previously?It strictly depends on the facility you are volunteering in. Each facility has its own rules regarding previous arrests. The committee will help you verify your eligibility for the specific facility in question.
Will my anonymity be protected?In order to attain security clearance into a facility, you will need to provide your full name. Your interaction with persons in custody will only be limited to your first name, thus maintaining your anonymity.
How frequent is the commitment?It could be as infrequent as an annual speaking engagement, and as often as bringing a weekly meeting, or anything in between. It is strictly up to the volunteer to choose which schedule works best for them.
Our Responsibility Pledge declares:
"I am responsible, when anyone, anywhere reaches out for help. I want the hand of A. A. always to be there. And for that: I am responsible."In Love and Service: Your Area 44 Corrections Committee.