| Resolution Number: | 2012-A077 | |
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| Title: | Develop a Model Prisoner Ministry | |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended | |
| Final Text: | ||
Resolved, That the 77th General Convention commit to the Baptismal vow to strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of every human being; and be it further
Resolved, That justice must be done for victims and offenders alike; and be it further
Resolved, That The Episcopal Church is firmly committed to a system of justice that seeks to provide prisoners with assistance both before and after their release, including alternatives to prison where appropriate, and programs in prison offering offenders the chance to learn job skills and complete education; and be it further
Resolved, That The Episcopal Church seek to address the concern of prison culture in our society today; and be it further
Resolved, That The Episcopal Church develops a social statement on prison reform; and be it further
Resolved, That The Episcopal Church commits funds to develop and implement a model program in partnership with the Office of Black Ministries and the program officer of Social and Economic Justice; and be it further
Resolved, That The Episcopal Church recognize and express its gratitude to the many ministries of the church, including those of prison chaplains, volunteers, parishes and dioceses that work to support prisoners and their families.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, 2012 (New York: General Convention, 2012), pp. 697-698. |
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