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2005
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Results from a survey regarding residential faith-based programs in 51 U.S. prison systems are reported. Residential faith-based programs are being operated or developed in 41% (21) of the responding agencies. Program details and contact information ... Read More
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1994
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This manual provides basic information and guidance about the religious practices of Native American Indians in secure confinement. Background information on Native American offenders, historical factors, and the role of religion in rehabilitation is... Read More
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2001
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Religious programming issues are discussed. Topics briefly covered include: what is the practice of religion in corrections today; the reality of conversion; the role of the chaplain and religious program and how it relates to the agency's mission; ... Read More
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2006
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Answers to the questions of whether successful public-private faith-based partnerships exist, roadblocks to such collaborations, and what role the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) can play in fostering such partnerships between correctional an... Read More
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2007
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Collaboration between faith-based organizations, community organizations, and corrections has proven to be a cost-effective way to meet agency needs and bring much needed services to offenders. This unique partnership also helps to promote social jus... Read More
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2008
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This report "seeks to provide a preliminary overview of the challenges posed by radicalized and extremist prisoners, and to explore the potential for the radicalization of young European Muslims in the prison environment" (p. iii). Chapters contained... Read More
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2008
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The problem of religious discrimination in correctional facilities is examined. Sections contained in this briefing are: introductory remarks by the Chairman; speakers' presentations -- "Panel 1 -- Free Exercise of Inmates' Religious rights vs. Pris... Read More
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2008
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This paper "reviews research documenting the role of religion in prisons and prisoner reentry, and reviews research connecting religion to crime reduction as well as prosocial behavior, and thus provides a basis for inclusion of a faith-based approac... Read More
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2008
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A vision "of a thriving, independent and diverse third sector, playing a full role in supporting the effective management of offenders . . . to reduce re-offending and protect the public [while] contributing to making communities safer" is presented ... Read More
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2008
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Recommendations are given on how states "can improve reentry, reduce recidivism, and build or improve collaborations with community-based service providers" (p. 3). Goals and recommendations explain how to: build and sustain comprehensive networks w... Read More
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2008
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The case of Kevin Lamar James is used to illustrate how inmates can become radicalized to the point of committing terrorist acts. Kevin James and several accomplices were found guilty of "conspiring to wage war against the United States." James ran t... Read More
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2008
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Faith- and character-based programming by corrections, in particular that of Oklahoma, is reviewed. In addition to an abstract, this paper contains these sections: faith-based correctional programming (FBP) in the U.S.; overview of Oklahoma's FCCP (... Read More
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