Corrections_Today_Fall_2024_Vol.86_No.3

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CORRECTIONAL CHAPLAIN PERSPECTIVES

Emerging models to reach forensic populations By Chaplain Xavier Justice S erving correctional popula tions is challenging. The theoretical and practical recovery, re-integration, and reconcili ation . 2 Reentry refers to the process of living independently and prac ticing reciprocity, deference, and

achieve and maintain the activities of daily living. Recovery refers to the process of change toward improving overall health, wellness, and upward mobility. Reintegration involves the process of finding identity, purpose, and mission inside community. Rec onciliation involves the process of

helping models for correctional populations do not develop and advance as rapidly as for non-insti tutionalized demographics. Some models are worth mentioning. The concept of care, custody, and control is well established. 1 Custody refers to the removing of a citizen from the community and detaining him or her as part of the administra tion of justice. Control involves the targeting of recidivist behaviors and applying interventions to alter, limit or otherwise restrict the expression of such behaviors. Care involves inviting and engaging remedies that promote and enhance good bio-psycho-social-spiritual care outcomes. Chaplaincy, pastoral care, or spiritual care are within the care domain of the custody, control and care continuum. This concept and continuum superintends the range of services given by all of the differ ent service providers while a citizen is institutionalized. Another process applies to returning citizens after their time in confinement: reentry, rehabilitation,

compromise — consistent with com munity standards. Rehabilitation involves the process of regaining and improving total functioning to

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