About Us

CJM Mission Statement

To bring Christ's message of compassion, reconciliation, and hope through person-to-person response to the needs of prisoners, their families, victims and others involved in the justice system within the St. Louis Archdiocese.

As staff and volunteers, we give...
Direct Service

• visit-one-on-one with incarcerated men and women
• provide religious services
• teach classes in meditation and personal development
• tutor in reading and math
• write letters to persons in prison
• assist families of prisoners
• help ex-prisoners in their transition

As staff with volunteers, we focus on...
Education

• increase understanding of the criminal justice system
• provide pertinent research to legislators and other officials
• present crime and punishment in the light of the Gospel

...and we work for...
Systemic Change

• promote a Christian response to victims and offenders
• network with other agencies to advocate just laws and policies
• call an end to the cycle of violence