A. Books (religious or otherwise) must be send in accordance with Offender Mail/Property, Department Order 909, Sections 909.01-13, which includes receipt directly from the publisher or an authorized distributor. Individuals and organizations that are not publishers or authorized distributors may not send books to offenders.

A. Many organizations donate Bibles to the ADC, which are available for loan to any offender. In addition, sacred writing and religious literature for other religions is available in limited quantities as donations are received.

A. Contact the Senior Chaplain of the prison at which you wish to volunteer. That person will be able to inform you on current needs and availability, as well as outline the process.

A. The ADC encourages religious visitation between offenders and their religious leaders. An offender should provide their chaplain the name of the religious leader they wish to have visit along with information on how to make contact. Religious leaders wishing to visit an offender should contact the chaplain of the facility where the offender is housed for information and scheduling (see Department Order 904 for more information).

A. If a family emergency requires notifying an offender, contact the chaplain during normal business hours, or the shift supervisor after hours. Be prepared to provide specific information that will assist with verifying the emergency prior to notifying the offender (e.g. name, relationship, law enforcement agency or hospital). Offenders are generally provided an opportunity to call their family after verification of the emergency.

A. Yes. Volunteer applicants are not excluded if they have incarcerated family members, but would not be assigned to provide services in the unit where their family member is housed.