Crime Is A Community Responsibility
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Additional Information
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 | "Since 1959, your members have given their time and energy to assist many courts....and correctional institutions....(I) gratefully recognize the vital contributions of all who have participated in your excellent programs." |
President Richard M. Nixon
| "My sincere and deep gratitude to the thousands of professionals and volunteers who have effectively labored side by side in our courts, jails, prisons, and diversion programs since 1959." |
President Gerald R. Ford
| "Rosalynn and I want to congratulate you on all your years of service to your community and your nation. We are proud of the individuals who have made your organization effective and we send you every encouragement for your continued efforts in the years to come." |
President Jimmy Carter
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"By uniting professional and volunteer counseling efforts, you help further reduce delinquency and reduce the rate recidivism. The nation especially owes a debt of gratitude to the dedicated volunteers. I commend them for their devoted efforts that truly reflect the best in the spirit of voluntarism that is the hallmark of American life." |
President Ronald Reagan
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"...Since taking office as president, I have urged all Americans to make community service central to their lives and work. Judging by your active engagement in helping others, it is clear that you understand this obligation..." |
President George Bush
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Our
presidents recognized the efforts of some seven million volunteers
(5,657,000 by survey with the census bureau in 1987) in courts and
criminal justice between 1959 and 1997. The pioneer volunteer court
reduced recidivism (the rate of repeat crime) by a 270/23 ratio, 11-1/2
times - not percent. There is no doubt the intelligent, intensive and
individualized use of volunteers is the most effective procedure in our
courts over the past nearly four decades. It is effective
rehabilitation. Now
the author, whose motivation has always been Christian, seeks to lead
the misdemeanor offender not only from law breaking to law abiding but
to a life with Jesus by the example and inspiration of the Christian
volunteer. Based on John l: 1-14,
"And the Word Became Flesh," the next four decades of
Christian evangelism in our courts could help spark our greatest need, a
great spiritual revival and renewal for our nation. Thus, this course
and book is so dedicated. |
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