In a novel way of reaching out to the addict who still suffers, Keith P. distributed two pieces of recovery literature, the Sex Addicts Anonymous pamphlet published by SAA and A Letter to the Sex Offender Newcomer in SAA, a draft publication of IISAA, to inmates at the New Castle Correctional Center.
The opportunity for this outreach was the result of a program by Jesus House, a local prison ministry and re-entry program.
Permission was granted to allow direct inmate contact by the Jesus House staff and representatives from agencies and groups that offer offenders programs that provide them with the resources to avoid re-offending and subsequent re-incarceration.
If this inaugural two-day event proves successful, it may open the door to similar events at other prisons within the Indiana Department of Corrections.
Keith has been asked to write about his experience for the fall issue of The Check-IN.
Tags: carrying the message, outreach, service