"DO SOMETHING" CONFERENCES
A sample programme for information.
Actual programmes can be tailored to take account of local needs and opportunities
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A sample programme for information.
Actual programmes can be tailored to take account of local needs and opportunities
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“Somebody should do something” is a common response to a perceived lack of action in many spheres of 21st Century life in the UK. Now “Do Something” Conferences are being arranged throughout the UK aimed at helping the “willing” to become the “able”. The Conferences will examine some of the consequences of imprisonment – on prisoners, their families, victims etc – as well as resettlement issues after release, including the fellowship and pastoral needs of Christian ex offenders.
Discover how you and your fellow church members might be enabled to be those who do “do something”.
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Conference for ........................ (Area i.e. North Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cumbria, South Wales.....)
Conference venue - (Location and possibly brief directions)
9.15-9.45 ARRIVAL and REGISTRATION etc
9.45 (T) WELCOME - with opening prayer & introduction to the day’s programme.
10.15 (T) DOING TIME..
Prison location – special issues when this is far from home, Prison reception procedures, Prison overcrowding, Prison
categories, Prison pastoral visits. Role of the Chaplain and other prison staff plus supporting Christian ministries. Initiatives
during sentence and in preparation for release.
11.00 COFFEE BREAK and opportunity to meet and chat with representatives of various organisations.
11.20 (T) THE RESETTLEMENT AGENDA.
A look at issues that can be faced by the families, the special needs of those with learning or other difficulties who often find
themselves excluded, together with a look at “expectations v reality”
12.00 (T) DRUG AND ALCOHOL ISSUES.
Many in prison are there for drug or alcohol related offences. This session will address such issues - including drug testing
and working with other agencies.
12.40 (T) SUMMARY OF MORNING and OUTLINE OF AFTERNOON SESSIONS.
12.45 LUNCH BREAK and opportunity to meet and chat with representatives of various organisations.
13.45 (T) CHALLENGE TO THE CHRISTIAN VOLUNTARY SECTOR
Engaging with Local and Regional Government, Westminster etc. Making the Christian voice heard.
14.30 (G) CHRISTIAN CHURCH INVOLVEMENT – Practical
Housing, Education and Training, Employment
14.30 (G) CHRISTIAN CHURCH INVOLVEMENT – Personal & Spiritual Development
Hopes and expectations. Fellowship and Bible Study, Handling legal issues such as compliance with licence conditions
Confidentiality v public protection.
15.20 TEA BREAK and final opportunity to meet and chat with representatives of various organisations.
15.45 (T) STARTING A CHRISTIAN SOCIAL ACTION PROJECT
Avoiding the pitfalls and how to get started.
16.00 (T) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
16.15 (T) REVIEW OF THE DAY and FOCUS ON WAY FORWARD
17.00 TEA and/or COFFEE
NOTES:. (T) = All together. (G) = Focus Groups
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In addition to the main Conference programme, opportunity may also be given for
19.30 A PRESENTATION ON PRISONS MINISTRY IN ETHIOPIA
Discover how you and your fellow church members might be enabled to be those who do “do something”.
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Conference for ........................ (Area i.e. North Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cumbria, South Wales.....)
Conference venue - (Location and possibly brief directions)
9.15-9.45 ARRIVAL and REGISTRATION etc
9.45 (T) WELCOME - with opening prayer & introduction to the day’s programme.
10.15 (T) DOING TIME..
Prison location – special issues when this is far from home, Prison reception procedures, Prison overcrowding, Prison
categories, Prison pastoral visits. Role of the Chaplain and other prison staff plus supporting Christian ministries. Initiatives
during sentence and in preparation for release.
11.00 COFFEE BREAK and opportunity to meet and chat with representatives of various organisations.
11.20 (T) THE RESETTLEMENT AGENDA.
A look at issues that can be faced by the families, the special needs of those with learning or other difficulties who often find
themselves excluded, together with a look at “expectations v reality”
12.00 (T) DRUG AND ALCOHOL ISSUES.
Many in prison are there for drug or alcohol related offences. This session will address such issues - including drug testing
and working with other agencies.
12.40 (T) SUMMARY OF MORNING and OUTLINE OF AFTERNOON SESSIONS.
12.45 LUNCH BREAK and opportunity to meet and chat with representatives of various organisations.
13.45 (T) CHALLENGE TO THE CHRISTIAN VOLUNTARY SECTOR
Engaging with Local and Regional Government, Westminster etc. Making the Christian voice heard.
14.30 (G) CHRISTIAN CHURCH INVOLVEMENT – Practical
Housing, Education and Training, Employment
14.30 (G) CHRISTIAN CHURCH INVOLVEMENT – Personal & Spiritual Development
Hopes and expectations. Fellowship and Bible Study, Handling legal issues such as compliance with licence conditions
Confidentiality v public protection.
15.20 TEA BREAK and final opportunity to meet and chat with representatives of various organisations.
15.45 (T) STARTING A CHRISTIAN SOCIAL ACTION PROJECT
Avoiding the pitfalls and how to get started.
16.00 (T) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
16.15 (T) REVIEW OF THE DAY and FOCUS ON WAY FORWARD
17.00 TEA and/or COFFEE
NOTES:. (T) = All together. (G) = Focus Groups
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In addition to the main Conference programme, opportunity may also be given for
19.30 A PRESENTATION ON PRISONS MINISTRY IN ETHIOPIA
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These Conferences take quite a lot of planning.
Contact us if you are interested in getting involved or would like more information.
These Conferences take quite a lot of planning.
Contact us if you are interested in getting involved or would like more information.
