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July 2010
July 5-12
Justice for Juveniles
"Advocates for children were understandably heartened by the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on May 17 that sentencing a juvenile to life without parole for a nonhomicide offense violates the Eighth Amendment’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment. "
Read Editorial on page 5 of America Magazine.
The Surprising Rewards of Detention Ministry: Prison Breakthrough
Read Article on page 13 of America Magazine
June 2010
June 25
California's Prison Reduction Plan Will Overburden Counties; Misses the Mark
Shifting prison population to jails will increase costs and incarceration rates
WASHINGTON DC – The Justice Policy Institute (JPI) released a fact sheet today laying out reasons why the proposed California Community Corrections Act of 2010 is misguided and deeply flawed. Read full article.
June 4
Working to Keep Immigrant Families Together
"I know firsthand the struggle and heartbreak immigrant families experience when loved ones are incarcerated. My experience in a U.S. immigration jail led me to dedicate my life to advocating on behalf of this often marginalized community."
Read Blog
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Restorative Justice: 213.637.7649
May 2010
May 17
Man Without Limbs Inspires Persons in Prison
Inspirational speaker born without arms and legs speaks of overcoming obstacles and of hope. Includes images of persons in prison offering hugs to speaker.
See the Video
Murder Victims Families for Reconciliation
Tour of Eastern North Carolina
May 3-7
This week and next, Beth is traveling with MVFR's North Carolina Coordinator, Scott Bass, and MVFR member Bill Babbitt and David Kaczynski on a tour throughout Eastern North Carolina. She'll be joined by MVFR Member Marie Verzulli at our stops in Wilson and Rocky Mount.
David, brother of "Unabomber" Ted Kaczynski, and Bill, brother of Marine veteran and Purple Heart recipient Manny Babbitt will tell their stories of personal courage and family tragedy. Both men dutifully and painfully turned in their seriously mentally ill brothers to authorities after suspecting them of murder. Ted Kaczynski was sentenced to life in prison without parole and Manny Babbitt was executed.
David and Bill's stories not only highlight the need for the recently passed North Carolina Racial Justice Act but will also educate about the problems of severe mental illness and the death penalty. The North Carolina General Assembly is currently considering a bill that would exempt people with severe mental illness at the time of the crime from the death penalty, and would instead cap their punishment at life without the possibility of parole.
We've already had some media coverage, which you can read WRAL.
This is the cutting edge work that MVFR is now engaged in, making the difference in critical state campaigns. MVFR counts on support from friends like you to continue this important work. Click here to send a note of support to Bill, David and Marie. If you'd like to attend an event, see MVFR for a schedule of upcoming events.
And, watch for more updates about our activities, the folks we are meeting, and the media coverage that is helping us share MVFR's vital message with thousands of North Carolinians....
April 2010
National Crime Victim's Week
Apr. 18-24
Read more
Apr. 6
Familes and Friends of Murder Victims
Mission: To restore a sense of hope and to provide a pathway to well-being to those who have lost a loved one to murder and to those who are victims of attempted murder.
May Newsletter
Apr. Newsletter
Website
PRAYERS
Daily Prayers online:
Irish Jesuits: "Sacred Space"
Community of Sant' Egidio: The Everyday Prayer
JOB OPENINGS
California State Institution Catholic Chaplains
California Institution for Men, Chino – Diocese of San Bernardino
California State Prison, Solano – Diocese of Sacramento
High Desert State Prison, Susanville – Diocese of Sacramento
Veterans Home, Yountville – Diocese of Santa Rosa
Veterans Home Chula Vista (Upcoming) -- Diocese of San Diego
*More Detailed Chaplain Job Application Links and Information
Qualified applicants include priests, men and women religious, deacons or lay persons with appropriate background and skills. A letter of endorsement of good standing in the church from the Bishop in which the institution is located must accompany all applications.
Complete job description and salary scale: http://www.spb.ca.gov/employment/spbpay2rd.cfm
State Application form and other information about employment with the State of California: http://www.spb.ca.gov/employment/
For information on the various institutions please visit:
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: www.cdcr.ca.gov
California Department of Mental Health: www.dmh.ca.gov
California Department of Developmental Services: www.dds.ca.gov
Send resume and three references with current phone numbers to: Debbie McDermott: dmcdermott@cacatholic.org or fax 916 443 4731.
Head and Assistant Chaplaincy Job Openings:
National Jesuit Ministry Opening
Head Chaplain, Jesuit Refugee Service/USA
at the Department of Homeland Security’s El Centro Immigration Detention Center in California
Head Chaplain (Religious Services Coordinator): Job Description
Assistant Chaplain (Religious Services Specialist): Info. on both positions
Salary:
Religious Services Coordinator $49,849 plus a generous benefits package
Religious Services Specialist $45,791 plus a generous benefits package
For more information please contact Armando Borja, Deputy Director Religious Services Program, at aborja@jesuit.org, Tel: 202-629-5944; or Ken Gavin, S.J., JRS/USA National Director, at kgavin@jesuit.org, Tel: 202-629-5940.
July 5-12
Justice for Juveniles
"Advocates for children were understandably heartened by the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on May 17 that sentencing a juvenile to life without parole for a nonhomicide offense violates the Eighth Amendment’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment. "
Read Editorial on page 5 of America Magazine.
The Surprising Rewards of Detention Ministry: Prison Breakthrough
Read Article on page 13 of America Magazine
June 2010
June 25
California's Prison Reduction Plan Will Overburden Counties; Misses the Mark
Shifting prison population to jails will increase costs and incarceration rates
WASHINGTON DC – The Justice Policy Institute (JPI) released a fact sheet today laying out reasons why the proposed California Community Corrections Act of 2010 is misguided and deeply flawed. Read full article.
June 4
Working to Keep Immigrant Families Together
"I know firsthand the struggle and heartbreak immigrant families experience when loved ones are incarcerated. My experience in a U.S. immigration jail led me to dedicate my life to advocating on behalf of this often marginalized community."
Read Blog
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Restorative Justice: 213.637.7649
May 2010
May 17
Man Without Limbs Inspires Persons in Prison
Inspirational speaker born without arms and legs speaks of overcoming obstacles and of hope. Includes images of persons in prison offering hugs to speaker.
See the Video
Murder Victims Families for Reconciliation
Tour of Eastern North Carolina
May 3-7
This week and next, Beth is traveling with MVFR's North Carolina Coordinator, Scott Bass, and MVFR member Bill Babbitt and David Kaczynski on a tour throughout Eastern North Carolina. She'll be joined by MVFR Member Marie Verzulli at our stops in Wilson and Rocky Mount.
David, brother of "Unabomber" Ted Kaczynski, and Bill, brother of Marine veteran and Purple Heart recipient Manny Babbitt will tell their stories of personal courage and family tragedy. Both men dutifully and painfully turned in their seriously mentally ill brothers to authorities after suspecting them of murder. Ted Kaczynski was sentenced to life in prison without parole and Manny Babbitt was executed.
David and Bill's stories not only highlight the need for the recently passed North Carolina Racial Justice Act but will also educate about the problems of severe mental illness and the death penalty. The North Carolina General Assembly is currently considering a bill that would exempt people with severe mental illness at the time of the crime from the death penalty, and would instead cap their punishment at life without the possibility of parole.
We've already had some media coverage, which you can read WRAL.
This is the cutting edge work that MVFR is now engaged in, making the difference in critical state campaigns. MVFR counts on support from friends like you to continue this important work. Click here to send a note of support to Bill, David and Marie. If you'd like to attend an event, see MVFR for a schedule of upcoming events.
And, watch for more updates about our activities, the folks we are meeting, and the media coverage that is helping us share MVFR's vital message with thousands of North Carolinians....
April 2010
National Crime Victim's Week
Apr. 18-24
Read more
Apr. 6
Familes and Friends of Murder Victims
Mission: To restore a sense of hope and to provide a pathway to well-being to those who have lost a loved one to murder and to those who are victims of attempted murder.
May Newsletter
Apr. Newsletter
Website
PRAYERS
Daily Prayers online:
Irish Jesuits: "Sacred Space"
Community of Sant' Egidio: The Everyday Prayer
JOB OPENINGS
California State Institution Catholic Chaplains
California Institution for Men, Chino – Diocese of San Bernardino
California State Prison, Solano – Diocese of Sacramento
High Desert State Prison, Susanville – Diocese of Sacramento
Veterans Home, Yountville – Diocese of Santa Rosa
Veterans Home Chula Vista (Upcoming) -- Diocese of San Diego
*More Detailed Chaplain Job Application Links and Information
Qualified applicants include priests, men and women religious, deacons or lay persons with appropriate background and skills. A letter of endorsement of good standing in the church from the Bishop in which the institution is located must accompany all applications.
Complete job description and salary scale: http://www.spb.ca.gov/employment/spbpay2rd.cfm
State Application form and other information about employment with the State of California: http://www.spb.ca.gov/employment/
For information on the various institutions please visit:
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: www.cdcr.ca.gov
California Department of Mental Health: www.dmh.ca.gov
California Department of Developmental Services: www.dds.ca.gov
Send resume and three references with current phone numbers to: Debbie McDermott: dmcdermott@cacatholic.org or fax 916 443 4731.
Head and Assistant Chaplaincy Job Openings:
National Jesuit Ministry Opening
Head Chaplain, Jesuit Refugee Service/USA
at the Department of Homeland Security’s El Centro Immigration Detention Center in California
Head Chaplain (Religious Services Coordinator): Job Description
Assistant Chaplain (Religious Services Specialist): Info. on both positions
Salary:
Religious Services Coordinator $49,849 plus a generous benefits package
Religious Services Specialist $45,791 plus a generous benefits package
For more information please contact Armando Borja, Deputy Director Religious Services Program, at aborja@jesuit.org, Tel: 202-629-5944; or Ken Gavin, S.J., JRS/USA National Director, at kgavin@jesuit.org, Tel: 202-629-5940.