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Definition: Station of HopeA house of worship that has made a conscious decision to be a welcoming place for Returing Citizens (men and women returning from incarceration).
Requirements to become a Station of Hope:
- A culture and willingness to welcome formerly incarcerated people into your House of Worship
- Volunteers willing to coach/mentor family members of someone incarcerated
- Pastors commitment to share on the topic of incarceration
- At least one mentor/coach per Station of Hope (more are desirable)
- At least one Station of Hope Coordinator (can be the same person as above)
- Mentor/coaches attend training and follow protocol
- Station of Hope coordinators attend sharing sessions to learn from others
- Host a HAT program meeting once a year (about 20-30 people)
- Participate in the Family Reunion gathering of all Returning Citizens (once a year)