Restorative Justice for Adults and Juveniles
SVdP’s Restorative Justice Ministry works to heal both the victim and offender in order to regain the trust of the community. Victims and their families are supported. SVdP’s Restorative Justice Chaplain and volunteers offer pastoral care to incarcerated men, women, and youth.
SVdP supports victims and their families during very difficult times, praying at murder sites and visiting them in their homes.
Victims or victims’ families in need of pastoral assistance – please contact SVdP’s Restorative Justice Head Chaplain at info@svdpsm.org.
Victims or victims’ families in need of material support such as shelter, rent, utilities, food, clothing please call SVdP’s PFRC Help Line at (650) 343-4403.
Youth Ministry
The SVdP’s Restorative Justice Juvenile Chaplain provides pastoral care to those detained in the juvenile facilities in San Mateo County.
- One-on-one pastoral care for the incarcerated
- Religious instruction (RCIC)
- Small group discussion facilitation
- Scripture studies or Centering Prayer
- Bibles, religious literature and materials
- Music Ministry when appropriate
- Support for youth facing charges (attend court hearings with youth who have no family support)
Adult Ministry
SVdP’s Restorative Justice Chaplain and volunteers offer pastoral care for incarcerated adult men and women detained in the adult facilities in San Mateo County.
- One-on-one visits and pastoral care for the incarcerated
- Religious instruction (RCIA)
- Small group discussion facilitation
- Scripture studies or Centering Prayer
- Bibles, religious literature and material
Re-entry Programs for Adults
For the public benefit, SVdP provides re-entry opportunities for those returning after incarceration to build a safer and healthier community for all. We help ex-offenders re-establish their lives upon release by assisting with temporary housing costs, job training and placement. Many of our services are available at our three Homeless Help Centers.
Those on parole are informed at the bi-weekly Parole and Community Team (PACT) meetings of the support services available, such as assistance with ID’s, clothing, food, shelter vouchering (if eligible), rental support, and employment options (if available).
Those on probation receive similar services as for parolees.