Adelphoi Program

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Adelphoi volunteers have the opportunity to engage in our criminal justice system and foster Christ’s love to our clients through one-on-one support. Through the Adelphoi Program, lay individuals are matched with Restoring Justice clients for an equal, emotionally supportive relationship throughout the legal process. This is not a mentorship. Adelphoi volunteers are asked to be the supportive role of a real brother or sister and may visit, pray with, and be present for events of their new client.

"Adelphoi" is Greek for brother or sister, and volunteers enact this familial loving attitude by merely being proximate with our clients - through visits and presence throughout the legal process and potentially beyond. Our vision is a redeemed criminal justice system that respects and upholds every human's dignity and constitutional rights. The Adelphoi Volunteer is at the heart of that mission.

EXPECTATIONS

• Must be in Houston (long-term).

• 1-6 months and beyond time commitment.

• Must attend Welcoming/Orientation and 3 RJ community events.

• 3-4x monthly meet & weekly communication with Client Adelphoi.

• No Adelphoi volunteer can be law enforcement of any kind, past or present