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Our History
Inside Out Jail Ministries, Inc. (ISO) is dedicated to assisting incarcerated jail residents transition from jail back into the community. ISO began operations in the Orange Co. Florida Correctional Facility (33RD Street jail) in April 2012. ISO was incorporated as a Florida not-for-profit corporation and granted tax-exempt status in January 2014 under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. ISO operates under a Board presently consisting of the Chief Executive Officer and Ministry Founder, the Ministry Co-Founder, and seven Directors.
How We Help
Our inside transition team works with each resident who requests assistance, gathering information needed for their plan. We work with and assist public defenders and social workers as well.
We provide a six-week educational experience inside the jail, entitled “Obstacles and Challenges in Transition.” Topics include criminal and addictive behavior, submission to authority, building trust, and setting goals. The participant will draft a 24/72-hour plan, designed to keep them on track and focused, once they are released.
We provide continuing education and spiritual development through Christian-based studies focused on recovery and transition.
We train spiritual mentors and pen pals to be available to the resident (if so desired) for spiritual growth.
We communicate and coordinate with families for support during the transition period.
We provide clothing to those in need at the time of release from jail.
We provide outside support during the transition. If a person is local, we will connect them with local resources such as a faith community and recovery programs for continued growth.
What is Inside Out Jail Ministries (ISO)
ISO is a 501(c)3 faith-based re-entry program dedicated to assisting motivated men and women incarcerated regardless of their religious beliefs, ‘be aware, and prepare, for their transition from jail back to their communities.
Why ISO
Life after incarceration is one of the toughest mountains past offenders must face during their transition. The first 24-72 hours are the most critical. ISO assists men and women by preparing them for their re-entry and providing an inside and outside support system so to help reduce them going around the same mountain. In helping to bridge the gap, we help to reduce recidivism.
Education
ISO holds classes on the ‘Obstacles of Re-entry’ inside of the Orange County Jail that help with challenges inside and outside of jail, the first 24-72 hours after release from jail, and the place of residence during their transition. The classes offered consist of:
- Making positive decisions for life
- Help to set SMART Goals
- How to deal with temptation
- How to rebuild trust
- Develop a Release Plan (24-72 hour plan upon release)
- Employment Resources
Transitional Services
ISO assists incarcerated men and women with placement into substance treatment transitional/residential programs. ISO does this by helping to coordinate phone interviews, submitting applications, and arranging transportation to these facillities. These aspects of our ministry are what differentiates ISO from other re-entry programs. We also work with Human Trafficking Victims.
Spiritual Development
ISO offers men and women spiritual developmental growth through one-on-one mentorship, pen-pals, and worship services focused on Re-Entry and Recovery through Celebratory Recovery principles and the 12 Step Program.
Rebuild Families
ISO offers a Family Support Group to those who have a loved one incarcerated. We know even the familys’ experience struggles during this time. This group provides encouragement, prayers, and discussions surrounding the obstacles you face. Please contact us at: info@ISOJM.org for more info.
Our belief is if we assist and prepare families, this will continue to help those we have been working with inside jail as they transition back into their communities and remain out of jail as a vibrant member of their family and community.
Testimonial Video
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Board of Directors
Tammy is a native Floridian born in Ft. Myers and grew up in Sebring. Having a love of airplanes, she got her pilots license when she was only 16. She graduated in 1978 going straight into the Air Force as the second woman in the Heavy Aircraft Maintenance field, a B-52 aircraft mechanic. She retired in 1995. She has been married to her husband Brian since 1981 and have two daughters. Each daughter has two children making her a ‘nana’ of four. Tammy has her associate in applied science and associate of art, bachelor’s degree in Transformational Church Ministry, and masters in Christian Counseling for Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors. She has been ordained since 2010 through Evangelical Church Alliance. She has been involved in jail ministries since 2004. She is now serves as an Asst Chaplain with Good News Jail and Prison Ministry as well as Founder and CEO of Inside Out Jail Ministries. Tammy’s hobbies include shooting pool, riding horses, playing with her dog, and diamond dots.
Robert (Bob) D. Marcinkowski, retired US Army and retired ALJ with the Social Security Administration (SSA). He obtained a BS from the US Military Academy, a MS from Purdue University, and his JD Widener University School of Law. Bob has been a participating ISO Board Member since 2016.
Christian is a Florida native, born in Miami and a US Air Force Veteran. Father of two, Erik & Caleb. Education: MA Pastoral Counseling, Liberty University / Currently a doctoral student at Liberty University focusing on Biopsychology. He is also pursuing a graduate degree in Grace Theology at Global Grace Seminary. Christian owns Kreating Kings, a coaching and consulting company in the Orlando area. His passion is empowering others to become the best version of themselves.
Joe is retired from various accounting and finance positions, including 30 years as VP Finance at the Kissimmee Utility Authority. He holds an Accounting Degree from the University of Florida, an MBA from Rollins College, and is a retired CPA. Joe attends Aloma Baptist Church, has served on church finance committees and management teams.
Nancy started with the jail ministry in 1995, a few years later she met Tammy Fisher. Tammy began her ministry, Inside Out Jail Ministries and asked Nancy to be a part of it. She started apart of the ministry in the Transition Team and later on joined the Board as Secretary.
Jenny has volunteered with Inside Out Jail Ministries from 2012 through the present. She served as Program Director for Samaritan Village from 2016 through 2019. Jenny retired from Federal Trust Bank as Executive Vice President in 2009.
Steve is originally from Columbus Ohio. He is married to Melody, his high school sweetheart.
They have 3 sons and 4 grandchildren that keep them eternally young.
Steve is a retired small business owner. Prior to starting his own company, Steve held high
profile sales management and marketing positions with Value Financial Services, Hartmarx
Corporation, Sun Business Systems and the U.S Chamber of Commerce, where he learned and
developed many of the successful business practices that he still uses today.
Steve is an honorably discharged disabled veteran of the US Army.
He is a dean’s list graduate of Valencia Community College and attended The Ohio State
University.
Steve is very active in his church and the Aldersgate Emmaus Community. He is currently
serving as chairman and community Lay Director for Aldersgate Emmaus . He is a
commissioned Stephen Minister, and was involved with the FREE prison ministry program as a
mentor, something is is now doing with ISO. Steve and his wife teach Sunday school at their
church. He has also helped facilitate small group Bible study classes and is currently active in a
men’s and a couple’s study. He leads a Wednesday morning men’s accountability group and
regularly attends the Ironmen of God meetings in Winter Garden of Friday mornings.
Steve enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, fishing, traveling in their RV,hiking,
kayaking and reading.
Rose Watson grew up in Buffalo, N. Y., where she attended college and earned her Masters
Degree in English. She retired from Valencia College, where she was an English Professor.
Currently, she is a travel agent and a volunteer with I-Dignity, a non-profit organization that
helps the homeless and anyone else in need obtain identification.