CORRECTIONS COMMITTEE
OUR PURPOSE
The purpose of the Tidewater Intergroup Council of AA Corrections Committee is to coordinate the work of individual AA members and groups who are interested in carrying our message of recovery to alcoholics behind the walls through correspondence and meeting. Also, to set up means of smoothing the way from the facility to the larger AA community through prerelease contacts.
OUR GOAL
Our goal is to ensure that the Tidewater Intergroup Council of AA has a presence in area correctional facilities.
We intend to carry the message of hope to those who cannot attend meetings on the outside, and initiate pre-release contacts.
CORRECTION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers are needed to do 12 Step Work with Pre-Release, Correspondence and Meetings.
Meetings
Attend an AA meeting inside the facility.
Must have 1+ years sobriety and pass background check. 12 Step completion preferred, but not necessary.
Small Change Can Make A Big Difference
AA Literature for Correctional Facilities
Donations placed in THE PINK CAN are separate from the 7th Tradition collection and used to purchase General Service Conference Approved Books, Literature, and Pamphlets for AA Members and those with a desire to stop drinking who are incarcerated in our local Correctional Facilities.
Tidewater Intergroup Representatives are asked to bring the contents of THE PINK CAN to the Correctional Committee Chair at the Intergroup meetings each month. Thank you for your participation.
| LOCATION | MEETING TYPE | DAY | TIME | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek | Men’s Meeting | Wednesday | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Open/Suggested 2 years sobriety |
| St. Brides | Men’s Meeting | Monday | 6:30pm – 8:00pm | Open / Suggested 2 years sobriety |
| Western Tidewater Regional Jail | Mens’s Meeting | Monday | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Open/ Suggested 1 year sobriety |
| Hampton Road’s Regional Jail | Men’s Meeting | Wednesday | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED |
| Chesapeake Jail | Men’s Re-entry Meeting | Wednesday | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Open/ Suggested 1 year sobriety |
| Chesapeake Jail | Women’s Meeting | Tuesday | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Open/ Suggested 1 year sobriety |
| Chesapeake Jail | Men’s Meeting | Tuesday | 7:00 pm – 8:00pm | Open/ Suggested 1 year sobriety |
| Norfolk Jail | Women’s Meeting | 1st Monday of the month 2nd Wednesday of the month |
Mon 9:30 am Wed 2:30 pm |
Open / Suggested 1 year sobriety |
| Norfolk Jail | Men’s Meeting | TBD | TBD | Open/Suggested 1 year sobriety |
| VBCC | Men’s Meeting | Wednesday | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Open/Suggested 1 year sobriety |
| VBCC | Men’s Meeting | Monday | 7:00 – 8:00pm | Open/Suggested 1 year sobriety |
| VBCC | Women’s Meeting | Monday | 7:00 – 8:00pm | Open/Suggested 1 year sobriety |
INVOLVEMENT
The Corrections Committee maintains involvement with area corrections facilities in accordance with guidelines as approved by TIC.
Want to get involved in service with the Corrections Committee? Leave your contact information in the form below and the standing committee chairperson will get in touch with you.