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The mission of the Community
Services Program is to provide leadership, guidance, and assistance in the
development and utilization of community resources and the effective
recruitment to enhance the resident's opportunities for a successful
communty reintegration. All of the programs which you see listed below
are facilitated by either volunteers from the community or Interns from
Indiana University - Purdue University of Indianapolis who are working on
their Bachelors or Masters degrees in Social Work. |
| 501 W. Main St., Plainfield, IN 46168 | 317-839-7751 voice | 317-838-7548 fax |
Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP):
The basic AVP Workshop is an intensive, weekend learning experience which
teaches interpersonal conflict resolution skills through a series of
step-by-step processes. These experiences in small groups and one-to-one
interactions build a sense of community and trust through exercises focusing
on: Affirmation -- Building self esteem and trust; Communication -- Improving both listening skills and
assertive methods of expression; Cooperation -- Developing cooperative attitudes that
avoid competitive conflicts; Creative Conflict Resolution -- Getting in touch with
the inner transforming power to resolve violence. Role plays provide an opportunity to
explore this power and learn new and creative ways to respond to real life
conflicts in individuals' daily lives.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule: This weekend seminar is held on
Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in school. No visits are
allowed during this weekend. |
Baby Care Basics:
This 8-week class is designed to give men hands on skills of parenting a
child from 0-3 years of age. Topics include feeding, changing, soothing,
child development, and getting CPR and First Aid certified.
Contact Info: This is
conducted through the Parenting Department.
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule: |
Becoming Your Best You:
The objectives of this course are to promote: self-examination, self-discipline,
goal setting, develop habits, ability to discern between needs and wants, and
explore ones own talents.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule: It is held on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. This
is an 8 week program held in Westendorf Activity Room. |
Child Support:
Individual counseling with men concerning
their current status of back child support due and ongoing amounts, and
how to interact with the system in a positive manner upon release.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule: |
Celebrate Recovery:
The goal of the program is to help individuals
become free from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups through a
Christ-centered addiction program. This is achieved by learning to apply
the Beatitudes’ principles and the 12-Steps. Individuals will restore
and develop stronger relationships with others and God.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
This is a continuing program which meets the
first and third Thursday each month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in school.
You may join at any time. |
Commercial Drivers
License:
This program is designed to prepare men for the written portion of the
CDL permit test. It also prepares you for the pre-trip inspection as
well as general knowledge you should know to operate within the
industry.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
Meets Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Westendorf Large
Group Room. The class usually runs for 6 weeks. |
Conflict
Resolution:
This course uses a cognitive-behavioral approach and is based on the
theory of human need as a source of conflict. This class gives
participants skills to effectively engage situations in order to build
better relationships, transform conflicts, and avoid violence.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
Meets on Saturdays for 8 weeks in Westendorf
Activity Room. |
Changing Lives
Though Literature:
The philosophy behind Changing Lives Through Literature is literature
has the power to transform men's lives . A group of 10 to 12 residents
meet to read, interpret, and discuss 8 short stories about struggles for
manhood, individuals fighting for freedom, etc. These books will provoke
discussion, offer characters for self-reflection, and explore themes
that disturb and remind us that we are not alone.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
This is an 8 week program which meets on
Tuesday at 4:00 pm in Westendorf Activity Room. |
Dads Coaching
Clinic:
The Clinic is five-session, non-denominational weekend conference. Learn
principles of being a father, husband, and individual from a spiritual
point of view. The conference is centered around 16 life-changing tips
that are proven to help dads develop their families into winning teams.
Clinic facilitators share coaching tips and principles from sports
heroes and coaching legends seen as extraordinary fathers. Videos and
handouts are incorporated as teaching materials plus small breakout
groups are used to enhance discussions.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
The clinic takes place every 6 weeks on
Friday evening (6:00 – 8:30 p.m.) and Saturday (8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
in the chapel. |
Dress for Success:
This program assists residents to wear regular “street clothes” while
living at PREF. Donations are made through businesses, individuals,
churches, civic groups, and etc. The perception given and received makes
a tremendous difference with both self esteem and the impression made to
our visitors. Many residents have commented on different they feel
wearing “normal clothes” as opposed to State issued.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule: |
Exploring Business
Ownership:
The goal of this workshop is to have you learn principles of how to
open, own and operate a business that is both profitable and efficient.
The workshop is held on a
quarterly basis. Follow up one-on-one sessions are available upon
request.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
Class meets on two (2) Saturdays either 9:00
– 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. in the school. |
Employee
Development Class:
The purpose of this class is to prepare yourself for re-entry by
learning proper work place etiquette/skills and developing efficient
social skills. It is all in the expectations (yours and others) plus
what your future employer expects.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
The class meets weekly usually on Tuesdays
in Westendorf Activity Room. (Times to be announced). |
Faith Based
Studies:
1. Sunday morning Bible Study – Study based on the books of the Bible. It
is facilitated by Roger Durrett. Held at 10:30 a.m. in the Westendorf
Office Area.
2. Catholic Services – Is held as a Catholic Service or Bible Study based
on the participants that choose to attend.
3. Understanding Different Faith Views – Understand what and why you
believe. Held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Westendorf.
4. Living Faith Bible Studies – The study various Christian living books
that relate to every day life and its challenges. Learn to handle issues
before they become big ones. Class meets Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the
School Building.
5. Stone Crossing’s Bible Studies – Much like Living Faith; studies are
based on various Christian living books to handle life’s stress
management. Meets Fridays at 6:30 p.m. in the Westendorf Activity Room.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule: |
Financial Awareness
Training (Getting Smart About Credit):
This program provided by National City Bank executive staff teaches
residents how to manage money, create a budget, how to read a credit
report, etc.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
Meets on Wednesdays from 3:30 – 4:45 in
Westendorf Activity Room. |
Gamblers Anonymous:
Addiction is Addiction. This matter is so often overlooked. Many have
benefited from this program to help them through tough times including
during incarceration. Gambling can be a serious issue inside and out of
the fence. The facilitators have the experience and education to assist
in this issue commonly pushed aside.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
The group meets on Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:00
p.m. in Westendorf Large Group Room. |
General Christian
Worship Service (AM):
Communion Services are held the first Sunday of each month.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
The Sunday morning service is in the Chapel
at 9:00 a.m. |
General Christian
Worship Service (PM):
Communion Services are held the fourth Sunday of each month.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
The Sunday evening service is held in the
Chapel at 6:30 p.m. |
Health
Presentation:
This class informs residents about living in the increasingly precarious
environment of social diseases.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
The program is mandatory during your
birthday month. |
Houses of
Healing:
This class is based on the character based book written by Robin
Casarjian. The book and class deal with the problems prisoners face. May
people who are incarcerated have issues and do not realize it. This
class brings those problems to the surface so they may be dealt with.
The class is facilitated by intern(s) from I.U.P.U.I.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
The class runs at least 8 weeks and is held
on Monday at 6:00 pm, usually lasting 1 hour. |
Inside Out Dads:
A 12-session program created for incarcerated men promoting healthy,
physical, emotional, and social development. A goal of this program is
to assist the men in honing their parenting skills.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
This is conducted through the Parenting
Department. |
Jehovah Witness
Studies:
A weekly study of the Jehovah Witness faith.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
Meets on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. in Westendorf
Activity Room. This ongoing study has Open Attendance. |
Job Readiness:
Human relations consultants instruct residents on how to write resumes,
cover letters and practice job interviewing.
Additionally, the “big question” of having
been convicted of a felony is discussed and covered.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
Meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. This is an eight (8) week program to help prepare the
correct explanation concerning the void in ones work history. |
Jum’mah Prayer:
The weekly prayer is set for Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the Westendorf
Activity Room for the Islamic faith.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
Please watch for time changes on the Call
Out Sheet as the calendar requires. |
Lincoln Bank:
The bank offers residents the opportunity to open an account and receive
debit cards to purchase items from the New Beginnings Deli. Residents
deposit monies into their accounts from their Inmate Trust Fund. Upon
release, any and all restrictions are lifted and the resident enjoys a
partnership with a trusted financial institution.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule: |
Man in the Mirror:
This program discusses the twenty-four (24) problems men encounter in
their lives and how to and how to deal with them.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
This is an 8 week program. Meets on
Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. |
Mentoring Session:
The purpose of these sessions is to prepare you for your re-entry. You
and concerned volunteer meet on a weekly basis for at least one hour to
discuss various issues that relate to your re-entry process. These men
give insight, experiences, and impart wisdom to those who want to break
the cycle of recidivism.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule: |
Music Program:
This program is for beginner, intermediate, and advanced guitar, bass,
keyboard, and drum players. Volunteers and Resident instructors assist
those who have a desire to play musical instruments and read sheet
music. This program also offers positions with facility bands and chapel
choirs.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule: |
Native American
Circle:
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
The Native American Circle meets each
Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. in the (old) visiting room. |
Prevention
Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP):
A full weekend for residents and their spouses to learn healthy and
positive communication techniques.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
Dates and times are scheduled through the
Parenting Department. |
Purpose Driven
Life:
This session is based on the book written by Rick Warren to answer the
question of “Why do I exist and what is my purpose?” It is Biblically
based.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
It meets on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in
the School Building. |
Quenching the
Fathers Thirst –Developing a Dad:
Trains men to become responsible fathers/father-figures that love and
lead their children to success. This theory-based curriculum is useful
for guiding programming interventions with factors such as understanding
the role of a father, and providing training in specific skills to
become the father his child needs.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
Class will be on Saturdays from 1:00 to 3:00
p.m. for 8 weeks. |
Quiet Strength:
This 7 week panel of discussion focuses on the six guiding principles
outlined in Coach Tony Dungy’s book “Quiet Strength.” Each week will
focus on a key principle and specific passages from the Bible that
support those guiding principles.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
Sessions are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday
of each month from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. |
Reading With Dad
and Me:
A reading program that allows Dads to read a book to their children on a
quarterly basis. The book and DVD are mailed to the child to promote
literacy and intimacy between Dad and child.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
Scheduled through Parenting Department. |
Resident Volunteer
Program:
This program is solely based upon the resources of the residents.
The residents make themselves responsible for the tutoring of other
residents. They volunteer their time for the betterment of
residents who may not be able to read, write, and do arithmetic.
They also are responsible for the preservation of Community Services.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule: |
Restorative Justice
Program:
This program brings you face to face with your victim or other affected
by your crime. This program is very special in design and must be
requested by your Specialist.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule: |
Screaming Eagles:
Learn to build, fly, and maintain powered and non-powered model
airplanes. This is a hobby that is fun for all and a positive tool to
spend quality time with family and friends upon your re-entry to
society. Screaming Eagles – come fly with us. January through April are
the “build airplane” months.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
May through September sport is the radio
controlled flying of
the planes, must have outside clearance. |
Substance Abuse
(AA/NA) Meetings:
The most prominent common denominator of persons committed to
correctional facilities is involvement with drugs and/or alcohol. AA and
NA members facilitate these meetings.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
AA meetings are held on Wednesdays and
NA meetings are on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays. Both meetings are at at
7:00 p.m. in the School Building. |
Ta’aleem:
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
Islamic Services meet Sunday at 6:15 p.m. in
the Westendorf Activity Room. |
7 Habits of Highly
Successful People:
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is based on author Stephen
R. Covey book that presents a holistic, integrated, principle-centered
approach for solving personal and professional problems. With
penetrating insights and pointed anecdotes, Covey (via the volunteer)
reveals a step by step approach for living with fairness, integrity and
human dignity- principles that give us the security to adapt to change,
and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that
change creates.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
Class meets Wednesdays; times to be
announced. |
Toastmasters:
Learn proper speech etiquette and techniques, and communication skills
to give you the edge in business and personal matters. Remember, the
door to success involves interaction with others, and communication is
the key to open the door to a world of unlimited opportunities.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
Open Attendance on Mondays starting at 5:15
p.m. in the school room 105 make joining simple. |
Tutoring Sessions:
Preparing to take the G.E.D? Wanting to improve your reading, writing, or
arithmetic skills? Sign up to learn or sharpen these basic skills which
are the foundation to build your future.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule: |
Veteran’s
Administration:
Learn what services you can receive.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
Appointments are scheduled on a need be
basis. |
Volunteer
Chaplains:
Weekly visitation from area chaplains that “adopt-a-dorm.” Sharing and
caring for a particular dorm and its needs from an outside chaplain. A
short Bible Study towards the end of the visit is provided if desired by
the residents. Monthly Church groups visit dorms for an Activity
Night. Interaction with the residents remind that there are folks that
care how residents feel. Caring is a way to reflect how important it is
to make necessary changes.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule: |
Weekly Bible
Studies:
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule: Contact the chapel for more information. |
Wild at Heart (Westendorf
Residents only):
This class is based on the novel written by John Elderge. It helps
answer some of the questions men have about who they are and why they
fell the way they do, while inviting men to recover their masculine
heart, defined in the image of a passionate God.
Contact Info:
Capacity/Availability: 0 / 0
Schedule:
This class meets in Westendorf at 7:00
p.m. Wednesdays. |
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