
BOP: Chaplain - Federal Bureau of Prisons
Chaplains administer, supervise, and perform work involved in a program of spiritual welfare and religious guidance for adults in custody in a correctional setting.
How to Become a Prison Chaplain | CorrectionalOfficer.org
Becoming a chaplain is a long but rewarding process. Learn more about the eligibility requirements and common steps to enter the chaplaincy.
What are Correctional Chaplains | correctionalchaplain
Chaplains are very much a part of the Orderly Operation of correctional facilities by providing positive reinforcement and diffusing frustration, anger and stress amongst prisoners and staff, …
What Prison Chaplains Do … and What They Think They Should Do
Mar 22, 2012 · The role of prison chaplains is to meet the religious needs of inmates. But the specific activities of prison chaplains vary from state to state and facility to facility. Most …
Chaplain Resources - Prison Fellowship
The work Chaplains do in prisons is so critical. To help support this mission, Prison Fellowship is committed to providing Chaplains with the highest quality resources.
How to Become a Chaplain in a Correctional Facility
Correctional chaplains play a vital role in supporting the spiritual and emotional needs of prison inmates, staff, and their families. Their main duties include organizing and overseeing religious …
Chaplain - Wikipedia
Martin of Tours giving his capellanu cape, from where the field of chaplaincy got its name from. The Reverend Manasseh Cutler, American Revolutionary War chaplain who served in George …
Corrections Chaplaincy Toolkit · I.F.O.C. Chaplain's Corner
Chaplains serving in prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities encounter individuals facing adversity and mental health issues every day. Carrying the light of God’s love and hope to incarcerated …
Prison Chaplain Job Description [Updated for 2026]
Prison Chaplains work within the prison system, providing spiritual and emotional support to inmates. They are often part of an interdisciplinary team, liaising with prison staff, social …
Chaplains: God's Partners in Prison | Office of Justice Programs
Chaplains were one of the first organized groups of corrections professionals. Chaplaincy has come a long way since the days when community clergy would visit inmates primarily to “save …