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Faith-Based Initiatives |
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In November 2004, the Rev. Jimmy Salters became the first full-time Chaplain in the history of the Gadsden County Jail. He immediately began organizing local ministers (who were already visiting the corrections facility) in a structured environment for spiritual programs. These non-denominational programs are held daily and in November 2005, 51 inmates were baptized while still incarcerated. Since that time there has been a noticeable decline in the number of inmate altercations and a positive environment has been established. When inmates are released back into the community, Rev. Salters assists them in locating a church so that they can continue their spiritual growth. This program is designed to give inmates an opportunity for spiritual growth in an effort to reduce recidivism. It also allows for interaction between the faith community and the incarcerated. The "God Squad" program is an attempt to reach out to the youth in our community through prevention and deterrence.
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