EFFECTS OF INCARCERATION ON THE FAMILY   Envoy Stephen Johnson   Correctional Ministries Director   Salvation Army, Eastern Michigan Division

" While men go to prison, in and out, in and out, I'll fight." (William Booth)

NATIONAL PRISONS  #1 in the world for incarceration   Since 1980 prison populations have more than quadrupled   Approximately 2.4 million incarcerated effecting 2 million children   One in 100 Americans are in State or Federal prisons   Cost of 40 billion per annum UM 2008

The US incarcerates the largest number of people in the world *153% higher than Russia; 400% higher than China; 505% higher than Brazil; and 550% higher than India *The US has 5% of the world’s population but 25% of the world’s incarcerated population Incarceration rates in the US are four times the world average *Worldwide average: 166 per 100,000 US average: 738 per 100,000 Some US states imprison six times as many people as do nations of comparable population. *New York/Australia: 92,769/25,353; Massachusetts/Hong Kong: 22,778/11,521; Florida/Sri Lanka: 148,521/23,163; Texas/Malaysia: 223,195/35,644 The US imprisons the most women in the world * US 123 per 100,000 of the female population. Next is Thailand, 88; Russia, 73; England and Wales, 17; South Africa, 14; France, 6; and India, 3 (Office for National Statistics, 2006; Her Majesty’s Prison Service, 2006). Research from the National Council on Crime and Delinquency November 2006 COMPARISONS

MICHIGAN STATE PRISONS  38 State prisons  Approximately 39,000 incarcerated  40% higher than any other Great Lake States  Cost: 2 billion per annum  Released 11,000 in 2006  Incarcerated 5,400 new offenders  Returned 9,000 repeat offenders

DIVORCE RATE  Between a married man's arrest and the end of his first year in prison, 80 percent of marriages break up, ….. For female inmates, the divorce rate is closer to 100 percent, he said. By RICK LYMAN New York Times Published: April 16, 2005RICK LYMAN

LIFE SKILLS SYLLABUS WEEKTOPICCONTENT 1The Salvation ArmyMore than Thrift stores and Kettles; Who we are & what we can offer 2Overview/ The Real YouWhat’s ahead? / Self examination; Do I like who I am? Do others like who I am? 3Evaluating SkillsLearning your abilities; What you can do and can’t do 4Dealing with Government IssuesInstructions on filling out forms for SSI, Medicaid/Medicare etc. 5MedicalMedical recourses; Continuing the medication; The need for healthy living 6HousingApplying for housing; Renting or Buying; Obstacles to overcome 7Financial 1-Good SenseFinancial Dilemma 8Financial 2-Good SenseBudgeting / Handling credit 9Financial 3-Good SenseRunning a bank account 10 Employment 1 Resumes; Writing an impressive work history 11Employment 2Job networking; Seeking employment; Retaining the job 12Employment 3Interviewing; Dealing with prospective employer over sensitive issues 13Relationship 1Recognizing the need for meaningful relationships 14Relationship 2 Building on those relationships 15aFatherhood 1Assuming the role of father & head of the house 15bMotherhood1Being the mother your child as missed 16 Fatherhood /Motherhood 2Endeavoring to be that much needed role model 17FamilyReuniting and bonding with the family; When NOT to reunite 18Support / MentoringBeing involved with the right group or individuals that will be a help to you 19Community LivingRe-entering as a benefit to the community; Building trust 20Dealing with EmotionsAnger management and other emotions; Realizing that most emotions are a choice we make 21Cultural & Social ExpectationsThe State you left has changed, what now to expect 22Almost ThereEntering the Unknown. Is what I hear or see on T.V. really true? 23Questions / CommentsWhat more do I need? The value of this course 24ReviewWhat have I learnt?

EFFECTS ON THE FAMILY Emotions Finances Role Change Physical Social Spiritual

Out4Life has many resources that can help a person to re-enter the community successfully. Including help in finding: Housing Counseling Mentoring Government services Church support Basic needs such as personal ID, legal help, SS Card, etc. Family support services Children of prisoner programs Support groups