Fathers Against Violence and Repeat-Offenders, Inc.

F.A.V.A.R

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F.A.V.A.R provides volunteers with training on how to conduct his or herself when entering a prison. This class teaches what to watch out for, how to interact with inmates and other important facts.

This knowledge is crucial. It ensures our volunteers are safe and effective. It also guarantees that those we wish to aid have every opportunity to hear what we offer.

 

Interested in becoming a volunteer? 

click here for a volunteer form

click here for a mandatory clearance form

(Please click links below for applications)

 

NC Department of Correction - Form 1, Form 2

Please complete and return all forms

 

SC Department of Correction - Form 1, Form 2, 

Please complete and return all forms.

 

F.A.V.A.R  

(click on link)

 

 

 Please send completed applications to:

 F.A.V.A.R by fax to 704.921.9894

mail to:

F.A.V.A.R

Attention: Mr. Marvin Womack 

1601 Pondella Dr. Charlotte, NC 28213

 INSIDE - Prison

F.A.V.A.R Prison Training

 

The "INSIDE" is a world within a world. It has rules all of its own which must be respected at all times. We always abide by the rules and regulations of the prison.

The volunteer must always remember his / her purpose. It is his or her responsibility to remind residents of the prison about a more abundant life that awaits on the outside. Our endeavor is to set captives free, open blinded eyes and deliver people from bondage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 IMPORTANT POINTS ON ENTERING

 

1) Be prepared to pass through a scanner.

2) Remove all items from your clothing.

3) At times a strip search may be required. Do not allow such a request to offend.

4) Always be courteous to the staff.

5) Be prepared to surrender your driver's license and try to remember your tag number. It may be required.

6) No cell phones or sharp objects (fingernail files, pen knives, etc) are allowed.

7) Always follow the instructions of the duty officer. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  DO

1) Be polite and courteous.

2) Exemplify a spiritual attitude at all times.

3) Smile.

4) Have a word in your heart to encourage, uplift or motivate.

5) Listen! For some, having someone to talk to heals.

DO NOT

1) Bring food or drinks into the prison.

2) Wear excessive jewelry.

3) Carry a cell phone, pager or other electronic device.

4) Leave the group without a guard's consent.

5) Pass notes or receive anything from a prisoner. Anything you get from an inmate MUST come through a guard. There are no exceptions.

6) Give personal advice or opinions on the inmate's personal or incarcerated situation.

7) Embrace inmates of the opposite sex.

8) Be stand-offish, show fear or carry yourself in a manner that in any way makes inmates feel inferior.

 

 CONDUCT

 

Our role and responsibility is to restore lives, regenerate minds and set captives free. We are blessed to be allowed to go INSIDE to make a difference. Never forget! Your conduct and attire must be exemplary. You are a representative of God and F.A.V.A.R. More important, if either is at all questionable, the inmates we seek to help may lose focus on our message. Let the inmates see that you are there in the sincerest service of love solely for their benefit.