EASTHAM UNIT

Volunteer Information and additional info pertaining to this Unit: Contact coordinator for instructional "What to know before..." sheets: 1. Leaving home 2. Entering the prison gate 3. Mentoring an inmate.

Mentor training available from Chaplain Dr. Vance Drum, Unit Chaplain.

Debriefing time included?: ( x ) Yes, ( ) No. A great time of fellowship to and from unit as well as sharing travel expenses.

Individuals considering Mentoring (Special Volunteer Category): (x) An individual without TDCJ training may go in randomly up to 4 times a year while accompanied by another mentor after completing a security back ground check. ( ) No Special Volunteers allowed per warden. ( ) Other per warden

Type of Visit: (x) Contact, ( ) Non-Contact, ( ) Teleconference.

Gender of Inmates: (x) Male, ( ) Female. Male mentors to mentor male inmates and female mentors to mentor female inmates only. See Spouse of Mentor allowed in match with Inmate for exception.

Mentoring location: We meet in the Unit's North Gym. Mentor matching by the chaplain, one-on-one mentoring followed by debriefing.

Spouse of Mentor allowed in match with Inmate: ( x )Yes, ( ) No. Women are invited and may attend the annual Christmas party.

Number of Inmates awaiting mentors: 12 at least

Chaplain: Dr. Vance Drum

Number of Active Mentors: 50

Transportation to Prison Unit: Carpool available: (x) Yes, ( ) No

Contact mentor coordinator

TDCJ unit info and directions to unit: http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/unit_directory/ea.html

Eastham Unit Phone: (936) 636-7321 (**009) Switch Board

Unit Mailing Address: Eastham Unit, 2665 Prison Rd. # 1, Lovelady, TX 75851

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