More God, less crime :

Johnson, Byron R.

More God, less crime : why faith matters and how it could matter more / Why faith matters and how it could matter more Byron R. Johnson. - West Conshohocken, PA : Templeton Press, c2011. - xv, 294 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index. Includes bibliographical references.

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.

9781599473734 (hardback : alk. paper) 1599473739 (hardback : alk. paper)

2010051915


Christianity and justice.
Criminology--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Crime--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Crime prevention.
Church work with criminals.

BR115.J8 / J64 2011

261.8/3360973