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2005
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Residential Faith-Based Programs in State Corrections
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO).
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 are included (if provided).... Read More
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11 p.
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1994
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Manual of Native American Religious Practices in Secure Confinement
By Guilfoyle, Michael H.; Kisto, Rose Ann.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice (Lincoln, NE).
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 discussed. The manual then reviews religious objects, ceremonial purposes, cultural aspects and spiritual beliefs. It also discusses suicide prevention and provides recommended correctional policies and procedures for working with the Native America... Read More
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38 p.
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2001
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Correctional Religious Programs [Participant's Manual]
National Institute of Corrections. Prisons Division (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
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; recruitment, training, and supervision of chaplains; legal issues and religious programming -- constitutional issues and statutory changes; the interplay of religious programming and other correctional functions programs; working with religious volun... Read More
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ca. 48 p.
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2006
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Faith-Based Approach to Correctional Issues: Report of the National Institute of Corrections Advisory Board Hearings
National Institute of Corrections. Advisory Board Faith-Based Committee (Washington, DC).
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 and law enforcement agencies and faith-based organizations are supplied. Sections of this report include: panel recommendations (executive summary); recommendations for action; introduction; opening remarks; participant presentations (Panel 1 -- Advoc... Read More
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40 p.
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2006
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Islam's Place and Practice of Worship in the Correctional Environment
U.S. Bureau of Prisons. Management and Specialty Training Center (Aurora, CO.
This presentation provides an introductory overview to the masjid (prayer hall or mosque) and the religious worship of Islam and guidance for accommodating Muslim belief and practices in correctional facilities.... Read More
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1 computer disk; DVD-ROM (21 min.)
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2007
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A Model for Social Justice: Collaboration Between Faith-Based and Community Organizations and Corrections [Satellite/Internet Broadcast held September 12, 2007]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Aurora, CO).
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 justice, reduce recidivism, and increase public safety. This 3-hour program examines the myths, realities, boundaries, and benefits of this collaboration while providing information to help correctional leaders achieve new and more successful re-entry i... Read More
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2 DVDs (165 min.)
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2007
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Terrorist Recruitment in American Correctional Institutions: An Exploratory Study of Non-Traditional Faith Groups
By Hamm, Mark S..
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
The relationship between religious conversion in correctional facilities and terrorist recruitment (radicalization) is examined. Five chapters follow an executive summary: religious conversion and prisoner radicalization; methods and context; religious conversion in prison -- crisis converts, protection-seekers, the searchers, manipulating converts, free-world recruited converts, and the influence of chaplains; the terrorist threat; and conclusions and recommendations. "The study's main conclus... Read More
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128 p.
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2008
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Radicalization or Rehabilitation: Understanding the Challenge of Extremist and Radicalized Prisoners
By Hannah, Greg; Clutterbuck, Lindsay; Rubin, Jennifer.
RAND Corp. (Santa Monica, CA).
RAND Europe (London, England).
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 in this report are: introduction; prison, religion, and radicalization; historical precedents; violent jihadists and prisons; the spectrum of radicalized prisoner behavior in prison; and conclusions and recommendations.... Read More
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70 p.
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2008
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Religious Discrimination in Prisons
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Washington, DC).
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. Prison Security" and "Panel 2 -- Free Exercise of Inmates' Religious Rights vs. Church State Separation"; questions by Commissioners and Staff Director; and briefing adjournment.... Read More
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162 p.
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2008
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Not by Government Nor Faith Alone: Rethinking Prisoner Reentry
By Johnson, Byron.
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. Innovation in Effective Compassion (Washington, DC).
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 approach to prisoner reentry" (p. 18). Sections include: the relevance of religion in prisons and prisoner reentry; faith-based prisoner reentry -- strengths and shortcomings; harnessing human and spiritual capital through intermediaries; a comprehensive a... Read More
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38 p.
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2008
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Working with the Third Sector to Reduce Re-Offending: Securing Effective Partnerships 2008-2011
Great Britain. Home Office. National Offender Management Service (NOMS) (London, England).
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 (p. 7). This report has these sections: executive summary; introduction; strategic principles; background; voice and partnership working; transforming services; volunteering and mentoring; measuring progress; and annex -- summary of key actions.... Read More
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57 p.
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2008
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Reentry Partnerships: A Guide for States & Faith-Based and Community Organizations
By Yoon, Jamie; Nickel, Jessica.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC); Council of State Governments. Justice Center (New York, NY).
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 with faith-based and community organizations; simplify pathways to funding for reentry initiatives; tailor responses to the population that will be served by a reentry initiative; and how to ensure accountability for efficient use of funds and gather ... Read More
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56 p.
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