Salvation Army Court and Prison Services
Advocating
The Salvation Army Court and Prison Services provide counsel, support, representation, rehabilitation and programs for people accessing court, prison and post-referral services.
A Salvation Army court chaplain whose role is to provide pastoral care, spiritual care and support, is attached to most courts.
TARGET GROUPS
- Defendants
- Informants
- Legal services
- Magistrates
- Office of Corrections
- Police
- Prosecutors
- Victims
- Witnesses
COURT SERVICES AND SUPPORT
We act as the friend, available to help a client in the court process:
- listening to the client's concerns
- explaining the court process
- provide advice and referral
Representation
We provide limited representation services including:
- referral to a lawyer
- listening to a case and providing plea and referral advice
- making contact with and advising family members and significant others
Rehabilitation
Provide referral for clients to appropriate rehabilitation services both within the Salvation Army and the greater community.
Programs
Provide referral to Salvation Army personal development programs such as:
- Positive lifestyle
- Self esteem
- Anger management
- subsequent referral to the magistrate
PRISON SERVICES
We act as the friend of the prisoner as well as a supporter of the victims:
- spend time with their families
- listen to and reflect upon the needs of the prisoner
- counsel prisoners
- represent a prisoners concerns to their families
- provide support to the families of a prisoner during their sentence
- provide Christmas cheer for prisoners
- promote religious and entertainment services in prisons
POST-RELEASE SERVICES
We help with post-release services to those exiting prison:
- assist prisoners with making applications to the Parole Board
- assist in the parole process
- help the prisoner to readjust to society
- work with employment agencies (such as Employment Plus) to provide work for former prisoners
- assist with a prisoners representations to the parole board
CONTACTS IN EACH STATE
VICTORIA
Major David Brunt
State Coordinator - The Salvation Army Victorian Court & Prison Chaplain Services
Telephone:(03) 9329 6022
Fax: (03) 9329 0533
Mobile: 0418 526 140
TASMANIA
John Downie
Prison Chaplain (men)
Captain Christine Isaac
Prison Chaplain (women)
Telephone: (03) 6278 7184
Fax: (03) 6278 7193
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Captain Bert Hicks
Senior Chaplain
Envoy Carol Brewer
Chaplain Courts & Prisons
Lieutenant Ted Wright
Court & Prison Officer
Telephone: (08) 8368 6800
Fax: (08) 8266 7455
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Courts and Prisons Services WA
Po Box 1 Morley WA 6943
Phone: (08) 9275 6640
Fax: (08) 9275 6621
Captain Paul Beardsley
Courts and Prison Chaplain WA
Rockingham & Armadale Courts
Mobile: 0408 268 143
Email: paul.beardsley@aus.salvationarmy.org
Gwen
Courts and Prison Chaplain WA
Perth Central Law Courts & East Perth Custody Centre
Mobile: 0418 940 620
Phone: (08) 9245 2381
Fax: (08) 9425 2546
Email: perthcourt.chaplain@aus.salvationarmy.org
Major Bruce Foynes ®
Prison Pastoral Care Officer WA
WA Prisons and Fremantle Courts
Pager (08) 9480 9414
Arthur Jackson
Official Visitor
Bandyup Woman's Prison
Telephone: (08) 9260 9500
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Captain Adye Viney
Prison Chaplain, Alice Springs
Telephone: (08) 8952 9815
Fax: (08) 8952 4102
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