Jail and Community Based Restorative Programs

 

 

Program Purpose

The goals of any offender based program is to focus on the correction of the illegal behavior. These programs offered in Monroe County equip these citizens with tools and support mechanisms needed for successful reintegration to their community. It will reduce their chances of re-offending in the future.

Punishment for the offender has occurred through incarceration. The healing process from crime involves the offenders taking responsibility for their actions and in repairing the damage done to the community and to the victims of their crimes.

Therefore the keys to successful restoration from crime lies within the offender, the victim and the community.

This process is known as "Restorative Justice."

Monroe County Jail and Community Based Restorative Programs offered by:

Monroe County Justice Programs

Monroe County Sheriff's Department

in collaboration with

Tomah/Sparta Ministerial Associations

Mayo Health System

Franciscan-Skemp Healthcare

 

Components of the Restorative Justice Program available to inmates upon their incarceration

Counseling

  • Spiritual and emotional

  • Worship groups

  • Bible study

  • Spiritual assessment

  • Coping/stress management

Alcohol /Drug Abuse Programs

  • Sobriety support groups

  • One-on-One counseling

  • Referral to Drug Court

  • Referral to specialists

Life Skills Training

  • Stress and anger management

  • Marital relationships

  • Family development 

  • Child development

  • Financial education

  • Independent living skills

  • Personal health

  • Interviewing techniques

  • Preparing resumes

Community Mentoring

  • Group support

  • Role modeling

  • Transportation assistance

  • Guidance

  • Life reviews

Medical and Psychiatric Care

  • Full time nursing staff

  • Weekly physician assistant visits

  • Psychiatric consultation

  • Medication monitoring

Education/Employment Skills

  • GED class

  • Tutoring

  • Community Action Program

Special Female Programs

  • Bible study

  • Parenting

  • Life skills group

 

Inmate Visitation

  • The goal is to encourage family support during incarceration. All visitor requests are screened and approved by the jail staff. Visiting hours are subject to change and are scheduled to avoid conflict with other activities in the jail. Visiting hours are: 

Saturday & Sunday: 1 - 3 pm

Monday & Wednesday 7 - 9:30 pm

 

Community Involvement

  1. Volunteers are needed at the jail

  2. Organizational Support through

  3. Financial Support from

  4. Volunteers contribute by

     

Volunteer Support

  1. How can you get involved?

    Call and speak with the Coordinator about your skills and interests.

  2. What is expected of you?

    Commit to a training program on Restorative Justice that include: counseling, serving as role models and mentors, maintaining boundaries in relationships, assisting inmates prepare resumes and job interviews, supporting inmates in acquiring life skills and facilitating inmates integration into the community.

  3. How will you benefit?

    As a volunteer, you benefit by: acquiring new skills, sharing your experiences with others, receiving support from your peers, taking pride in serving your community, and enjoying the satisfaction of helping others.

Rev. D. LeRoy Sua

Jail Program Coordinator