why faith matters and how it could matter more Johnson, Byron R. creator text bibliography pau West Conshohocken, PA Templeton Press c2011 2011 monographic eng

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xv, 294 p. ; hbk ; 24 cm. The last acceptable prejudice -- Preachers partner with police to reduce gang violence : the Boston miracle -- Children of prisoners : people of faith mentoring children of promise -- The Center for Neighborhood Enterprise and the violence-free zone -- A systematic review of the literature : 1944 to 2010 -- Can a faith-based prison reduce recidivism? -- Can a faith-based prison rehabilitate inmates? -- Jailhouse religion, spiritual transformation, and long-term change -- Why religion matters -- Prisoner reentry and aftercare -- Not by faith alone : the need for intermediaries. Byron R. Johnson ; foresord by Arthur C. Brooks. Includes bibliographical references and index. Includes bibliographical references. Christianity and justice Criminology Religious aspects Christianity Crime Religious aspects Christianity Crime prevention Church work with criminals 261.83360973/JOH 9781599473734 (hardback : alk. paper) 1599473739 (hardback : alk. paper) 2010051915 DLC 101215 20120413094028.0 16580627