Corrections

"The purpose of a corrections committee is to coordinate the work of individual AA members and groups who are interested in carrying our message of recovery to incarcerated alcoholics. Bringing meetings and literature into facilities, raising awareness of the Corrections Correspondence Service (CCS) among "inside" and “outside” AA members, and helping inmates transition to a local AA Community through Prerelease contacts are just some of the activities corrections committees support." (from this page)

Contact the District 14 Corrections Coordinator for more information on local opportunities for corrections service.

Washington County Correctional Facility (WCCF)

Both men’s and women’s groups meet on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm at the Washington County Correctional Facility. The meetings are held in the facility and are closed to outside visitors.

We are always looking for volunteers. Those wishing to take a meeting to the WCCF must have at least 2 years of continuous sobriety, 2 years off of probation/parole, and be able and willing to pass a criminal background check.

You must complete the facility's forms below for pre-approval and agree to and comply with the rules of the facility.

• WCCF Volunteer Clearance Form (updated 7/10/2021)
• WCCF Contraband Notice and Form (updated 7/10/2021)
• PREA 2003 Form (updated 7/10/2021)

WCCF Rules

The Washington County Correctional Facility will be opening back up to outside service providers and volunteers for programming beginning July 7, 2021, with the following requirements:

• All meetings will now be Wednesday at 6:30 pm. All volunteers should arrive by 6:15 pm.
• All volunteers must be vaccinated and provide a copy of your vaccination card to the Corrections Coordinator prior to July 7^th.
• All volunteers and participants must wear a mask at all times while in the facility.  No exceptions.
• All volunteers and participants must wash their hands prior to and after concluding the session.
• All volunteers and participants must agree to random COVID-19 testing.  The rapid COVID-19 testing is a self-administered nasal swab.

Greene County Correctional Facility

The women's group meets on Wednesday at 6 PM and Friday at 6 PM at Greene County Correctional Facility. The meetings are held in the facility and are closed to outside visitors. We are always looking for volunteers. Those wishing to take a meeting to the Greene County facility must have at least 2 years of continuous sobriety and be able and willing to pass a criminal background check. You must complete the facility's volunteer clearance form for pre-approval (form coming soon!) and agree to and comply with the rules of the facility.

• GCCF Volunteer Clearance Form

SCI Greene Facility

We are in need of both men and women to take meetings into this facility. If you are interested You must complete the State facilities clearance form and AA endorsement for pre-approval and agree to and comply with the rules of the facility.

• SCI Greene Clearance Form

Penpals: Letters to Inmates

Anyone willing to correspond with inmates should contact the District 14 Corrections Coordinator (Michele H) for more information on the Corrections Correspondence Service.

The Corrections Correspondence Service (CCS) links AA members who are incarcerated with AA members on the outside so that both can share their experience, strength, and hope with each other.