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2012
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"Contains six books to help grassroots organizations and faith-based organizations develop substance abuse and mental health treatment services." This set includes these volumes: introduction; organizational assessment and readiness; effective market... Read More
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2011
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This desk manual describes the history/background, theology/major teachings/belief, worship/rites/ceremonies, holy books, holy days/festivals, work proscription days, fast days, dietary restrictions, leadership/meetings and worship, and reference sou... Read More
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2011
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The purpose of these policies “is to provide information and guidance to Chaplains, administrators, and staff in managing and providing for the activities and practices of inmates in the custody of the department.” These procedures cover: Religious S... Read More
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2011
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Answers to questions regarding what a faith-based program is and how “faith” operates in that program are sought. This report is useful to those individuals tasked with classifying a program as faith-based and eventually evaluating that program. Find... Read More
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2011
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This is a very well done guide for enabling inmates to connect with various outreach and personal growth services. These programs are organized into the following areas: spiritual resources—Buddhist; spiritual resources—Christian; spiritual resources... Read More
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2010
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The effectiveness of the Ridge House program to reduce recidivism is examined. Ridge House is a “spiritually-based, short-term transitional housing program that provides substance abuse treatment and employability training to parolees in need of supp... Read More
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2010
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"The purpose of this website is to track the latest developments under the Act in all three arenas: in the courts of law, the court of public opinion, and the academy." Points of entry include background, scholarship, media, cases, and resources.... Read More
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2010
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The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) and its assistance in "secur[ing] the ability of thousands of individuals and institutions to practice their faiths freely and without discrimination" is discussed (p. 2). This report ... Read More
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2008
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Highlights are provided of advice given by individuals from correctional agencies and faith-based and community organizations on how to create successful partnerships. Sections of this presentation are: understanding each other—questions and concerns... 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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2008
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Topics discussed include: strategies for the promotion of staff to jail management positions; faith-based programs in the correctional environment—whether the pros outweigh the cons and programming; emerging technologies—radio interoperability, biome... Read More
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2008
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Efforts are reported that make sure federal civil rights laws prohibiting religious discrimination in federal and state prisons are enforced. Five chapters follow an executive summary: introduction and overview; prisoners’ Free Exercise claims; the U... 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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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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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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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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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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