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MSCA 09 Corrections Correspondence |
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The purpose of all Hospitals and Institutions Committees
is the same throughout Alcoholics Anonymous. That purpose is to carry
the message of Alcoholics Anonymous to those that are confined in a
Hospital or Institution and unable to attend regular free world
meetings. This has be primarily accomplished through doing "panels"
inside these facilities for the residents. Sometimes the panelists are
considered "guest speakers" for an inside facility meeting that is held
regularly, and other times these panelists actually conduct the meeting.
Unfortunately there are many facilities, primarily correctional
institutions that do not have any A.A. outside groups coming into the
facility. And this is where the "Corrections Correspondence" program can
take effect. There are many inmates who want to write to sober A.A.
members in an attempt to stay sober and get into the A.A. program of
recovery. There are numerous instances where this is also referred to as
"sponsorship correspondence". All it is in reality is one alcoholic
communicating with another, sharing their experience, strength, and
hope. Not much different from what we do at our regular meetings, on our
"panels", and even with those we sponsor.
What could be more fitting for an extension of H&I than an inmate
correspondence program? Not only would this be a great benefit for the
inmate, but think of the potential impact on the A.A. member doing this
writing. It is a known fact that there are many who do not feel
comfortable going into a prison facility, yet this could afford them an
alternate way to help someone that is incarcerated. Of course this
program is not designed for the shot term inmate, nor is it to be used
for "personal" correspondence with someone you know, or at a facility
where you do a panel. You would be corresponding with someone hundreds,
(if not thousands) of miles away in a different state. |
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How it Works |
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All correspondence with inmates would be channeled through a post office
box assuring total privacy and confidentiality of the writer's personal
address. The writer's names is sent to A.A.W.S. Corrections desk in New
York where it will be forwarded to an inmate who (had requested
correspondence) with your name and the local (SoCal) P.O. box return
address. When the inmate letter arrives at P.O. box it is placed (intact
and sealed) in another envelope and forwarded to you. This will insure
complete anonymity of your personal address. |
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MSCA 09 Corrections Correspondence
Enrollment Form
(PLEASE PRINT)
I am a
MALE FEMALE (please circle one)
NAME _____________________________________________
(FIRST LAST)
ADDRESS_________________________________________________________
(CITY, STATE, AND ZIP CODE)
MAIL COMPLETED FORM TO:
"CORRESPONDENCE" P.O. BOX 11027 WESTMINSTER, CA 92685
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