About Christian Service and Referral 

 Years back, during a period of incarceration, Frank observed classic human behavior that, through introspection, brought to his attention the fact that many of the individuals caught up in the criminal justice system were destined to a cyclical life of incarceration and release. There were various reasons why they were there.   However, internally, and spiritually, the majority of men and women in the system could  trace the beginning of their problems on not having anyone there for them at critical moments of their lives. After time, and without support, they began to believe the fallacy that they were worthless and disposable.

CSR is the outgrowth of the realization that everyone has value and worth, and “Justice for All” is more than a motto.  Today, after 20 years of providing “human” services to the underprivileged, CSR can cite many “success stories”; stories of men and women who have been able to stand on their own feet through the help and support of interested parties willing to provide a “hand up, and not a handout”.

CSR provides pro bono services to the underprivileged.  Its primary focus is to be able to provide social/legal services and referrals to those who qualify through vesting by referral only.  CSR does not take walk-ins, but receives new clientele through various referrals by church groups, religious organizations, medical institutions, social services, and selected community agencies.

Once a client is accepted by CSR, an review and evaluation of their issue can be examined and addressed.   In many cases, the issues are simple in nature.  Consequently, all that is needed is to provide guidance and direction, and then direct the client toward services and referrals if and when needed.  This policy has distinct benefits as it empowers the client to be able to care for their needs with assistance, and it also provides a foundation for the client to help develop confidence in dealing with issues that may present themselves in the future.

Another aspect that CSR recognizes is that not all issues are material in nature.  Sometimes, all someone needs to do is to talk to someone regarding his or her problems in general. This is where the human aspect of CSR steps in.   Call it what you will: counselor, therapist, social worker; fundamentally, CSR attempts to understand and address the needs of those seeking help through training, experience, and humble concern. That said, if all that is needed is sharing what is happening in a person’s life, CSR has the training, knowledge, and resources available to provide help, even if it is only a friendly ear or a hand on one's shoulder.