This commission is currently inactive.  It's focus is on local prison and jail ministry.

Welty Fund grants are still available: Welty Fund Guidelines and Application Form

Commission Documents

• Blog - http://www.restorativejusticenetwork.blogspot.com
• Restorative Justice Resolution
  Passed at Diocesan Convention 2004
• Who is My Neighbor?
  A map of Correctional Facilities and Churches in our Diocese
• Serve Your Neighbor
  Contact/support the prison and jail chaplains in your area
• Welty Fund Guidelines and Application Form

Liturgy and Education Resources

• Episcopal Litany for Social Justice
• Gospel and Justice
  "and what does the lord require of thee?" Micah 6:8.  This is a series suggested for use during Sunday mornings or evening educational periods. The format consists of a speaker or speakers from services or agencies working in our criminal justice system followed by small group discussion.
• One Hour Outline
  Outline for 1-hour Introduction to Restorative Justice
• Ways You Can Help
  Some ways you can help bring about Restorative Justice in your area
• The Unexpected Phone Call
  "The Unexpected Phone Call . . . When Someone You Know is Arrested"  - 16 half-letter sides
• La Inesperada Lllamda Telefónica
  "La Inesperada Lllamda Telefónica . . . Que Hacer Si Alguien Que Usted Sabe Se Arresta"

National Church Links

• Episcopal Church Criminal Justice Ministry
• A Bible Study on Restorative Justice
  by the Rev. Jackie Means