Restorative Justice/Detention Ministry

Catholic Detention Ministry

Restorative Justice/Detention Ministry communicates the Good News of God’s healing love and mercy to all those affected by crime and the criminal justice system: victims, offenders, families, parish and extended communities, and those working in the criminal justice system.

We Offer:

  • Resources and referrals for victims, offenders, immigrant detainee’s and the families of all three
  • Catholic services within local jails, juvenile detention facilities and child victims at Orangewood Children’s Home
  • Re-entry referral services upon release from incarceration
  • Support to parishes and the larger community
  • Volunteer opportunities

Fred LaPuzza, Director
714-282-4261, [email protected], www.rcbo.org/restore

Lights On – St. Vincent de Paul

Lights On is a safe place for those released from the Orange County jail. The program staffs an RV outside of the main jail from the hours of 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Those released from the jail during those hours have access to coffee, light snacks, clothing and a cell phone

Brigid Noonan
714-542-0448, [email protected]