Alcoholics Anonymous in Rhode Island (Area 61)

Corrections Committee

Corrections sees that the AA message is carried to those in prison, many of whom have problems with alcohol and are seeking help from us. There is a special procedure for all visitors to Correction Facilities. Correction Committee members assist this process and also put on meetings inside the walls of the correctional institutions in Rhode Island for women, men and juveniles. Committee members collect conference approved literature (the Books Behind Bars program) donated by individuals and groups for use by the inmates which is another way members help these inmates.

The document "Guidelines for Corrections" is published in New York; is very powerful and is recommended reading.

Click here for the date and location of this committee's monthly meeting.

How to become a member of the Corrections Committee
Contacting the Chair usually gets the ball rolling but appearing at the next committee meeting (above) provides an excellent opportunity to refine your interest.

Gaining entrance to a correctional facility
Because of the secure nature of the locations committee members visit, there is a general reluctance to spell this procedure out on a website. The Chair has requested persons seeking clearance visit a committee meeting.