SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL

Svdp's restorative justice ministry (rjm) offers pastoral care to victims/families, the incarcerated/families and re-entry services. Svdp's rjm chaplaincy supports victims, the incarcerated & families. Volunteers gave hours of dedicated service to, distinct individuals through visits at men & women's jails, prisons, juvenile facilities & other sites.svdp's catherines' center is a residential program for women recently released from incarceration, providing care for mind, body & spirit. Phase one's primary program has space for 9 residents and a post graduate program for accepted candidates has space for 9 residents. (continued on schedule o)during this second phase, support is provided for stable employment, family bonding & achieving educational goals. This rjm safe house helps women transform their lives and move beyond the bonds of incarceration reducing recidivism. Ongoing support is offered to all alumnae.