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2012
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Sustaining Grassroots Community-Based Programs: A Toolkit for Community- and Faith-Based Service Providers
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminstration (SAMHSA) (Rockville, MD).
"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 marketing strategies; financial management; sustainability strategies--fund development and fundraising; and results-oriented evaluations.... Read More
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6 volumes--128 pages
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2012
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Religion in Prisons: A 50-State Survey of Prison Chaplains
By Boddie, Stephanie C.; Funk, Cary.
Annie E. Casey Foundation (Baltimore, MD); Pew Charitable Trusts (Washington, DC).
Pew Research Center. Forum on Religion and Public Life (Washington, DC).
This report “presents a rare window into religion behind bars. Although chaplains, like all observers, undoubtedly bring their own perspectives and predilections to bear, they also occupy a valuable vantage point as correctional workers who have regular, often positive interactions with inmates and take a strong interest in the role of religion in inmates’ lives” (p. 9). Sections following an executive summary are: profile of state prison chaplains; what prison chaplains do and what they think t... Read More
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108 pages
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2012
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An Outcome Evaluation of the InnerChange Freedom Initiative
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections (St. Paul, MN).
Results from an outcome evaluation of the faith-based prisoner reentry program InnerChange Freedom Initiative are reviewed. Not only is the risk of participants recidivating significantly reduced (reoffending by 26%, reconviction by 35%, and new offence reincarceration by 40%), the program is also very cost-effective. “The findings suggest that faith-based correctional programs can work, but only if they apply what is known about effective correctional programming” (p. 3).... Read More
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3 pages
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2011
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Faith-Based Corrections and Reentry Programs: Advancing a Conceptual Framework for Research and Evaluation
By Willison, Janeen Buck; Brazzell, Diana; Kim, KiDeuk.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
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. Findings are given for: description of the sample--respondent and program backgrounds; program operations--target population, caseload characteristics, eligibility criteria, and referral sources; operational capacity—staffing and funding; and faith and s... Read More
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77 pages
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2011
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Chapter 11—Prison and Community-Based Disengagement and De-Radicalization Programs for Extremist Involved in Militant Jihadi Terrorism Ideologies and Activities
By Speckhard, Anne.
NATO Research and Technology Organization (RTO).
Strategies for combating violent radicalizations are explained. This document covers: deradicalization and disengagement from terrorism; countering recruitment/radicalization in the military; community-based models of intervention; prison rehabilitation programs from nine countries; features of prison rehabilitation programs (re-education, incentives, re-integration, or other) and recommendations for success; and challenges.... Read More
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14 pages
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2011
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Resource Directory for Prisoners
SourcePoint Global Outreach. Naljor Prison Dharma Service (Santa Cruz, CA).
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—Hindu and Yoga; further resources for psychological and spiritual transformation—ageless wisdom, interfaith, metaphysical, Native American, and psychology; legal support; free book resources; pen pal correspondence—Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, and n... Read More
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29 pages
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2011
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Handbook of Religious Beliefs and Practices
Washington State Dept. of Corrections (Olympia, WA).
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 sources for most of the religions practiced by individuals in Washington prisons. Faiths covered are Anglican/Episcopal, Asatru, Astara, Baha’I, Buddhism, Church of Satan, Druidry, Eastern or Greek Orthodox, Hindu, Protestant Interdenominational and Non... Read More
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112 pages
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2011
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Religious Services Programming
Ohio Dept. of Rehabilitation and Correction (Columbus, OH).
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 Services; Religious Accommodations; Protestant Religious Services; Jehovah Witness Religious Services; Jewish Religious Services; Buddhist Religious Services; Wiccan Religious Policy; Asatru Religious Policy; Roman Catholic - Orthodox Religious Servic... Read More
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2010
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Terrorist Dropouts: Learning from Those Who Have Left
By Jacobson, Michael.
Washington Institute for Near East Policy (Washington, DC).
Knowing why a person left an extremist group is an important piece of information for use in developing a deradicalization or disengagement program. This study is an excellent source for such information. Even though much of the data is related to al-Qaida, it can generally be applied to other organizations. Some of the reasons individuals break with a terrorist organization are: inaccurate interpretation of Islam; objections to the group’s strategies and actions; disillusionment with group’s h... Read More
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46 pages
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2010
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Disengagement from Violent Extremism
By Barrelle, Kate.
“The basic argument of this paper is that social identity mechanisms implicated in radicalisation may also constitute a significant and essential component of disengagement, deradicalisation and reintegration – both as a cause and as a consequence. Prevention policies and disengagement interventions can only be successful if we understand how and why people [are] leaving violent and extreme groups” (p. 1). Sections of this paper in addition to an abstract are: radicalization and social identity—... Read More
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20 pages
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2010
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Deradicalization: A Review of the Literature with Comparison to Findings in the Literatures on Deganging and Deprogramming
By Morris, Madeline; Eberhard, Frances; Rivers, Jessica; Watsula, Michael.
Institute for Homeland Security Solutions (IHSS) (Research Triangle Park, NC).
“This research brief reviews the literature on deradicalization and evaluates the methodology of deradicalization programs, based on the research identifying individual motivations for entering and exiting terrorist organizations, providing comparison with relevant findings in the literatures on “deprogramming” of cult members and “deganging” (p. 1). This literature review begins with a discussion of the affiliative factors contributing to a person’s radicalization at the mass, group, and indivi... Read More
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13 pages
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2010
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A New Approach? Deradicalization Programs and Counterterrorism
By Hearne, Ellie B.; Laiq, Nur.
International Peace Institute (IPI) (New York, NY).
“While [deradicalization] programs vary widely, with differing subjects (e.g., prisoners, potential terrorists, convicted criminals, repentant extremists), aims (e.g., abandonment of extreme views, disengagement from terrorism, rehabilitation into society), sizes (from just a handful of participants to hundreds), and forms (from arranging jobs, marriages, and new lives for participants, to merely educating them on nonviolent alternatives to their methods), common themes and problems can be disce... Read More
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20 pages
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2010
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Deradicalizing Islamist Extremists
By Rabasa, Angel; Pettyjohn, Stacie L.; Ghez, Jeremy J.; Boucek, Christopher.
RAND Corporation. National Security Research Division (Santa Monica, CA).
“This project sought to identify and analyze the processes through which militants leave Islamist extremist groups, assess the effectiveness of deradicalization programs, and derive judgments about policies that could help promote and accelerate processes of deradicalization” (p. iii). Chapters contained in this text are: disengagement and deradicalization; survey of deradicalization programs—the logic behind these programs, what constitutes success, and key components of successful deradicaliza... Read More
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244 pages
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2010
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Evaluation of the Ridge House Residential Program: Final Report
By Willison, Janeen Buck; Roman, Caterina Gouvis; Wolff, Ashley; Correa, Vanessa; Knight, Carly R..
National Institute of Justice (Washington, D).
Urban Institute (Washington, DC).
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 support and services as they transition from state prison to the Reno (NV) community” (p.iii). Sections of this report include: abstract; executive summary; introduction; Ridge House program; evaluation design and methods; impact analysis and findings; a... Read More
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92 p.
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2010
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RLUIPA.com: An Internet Resource on the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000
Becket Fund for Religious Liberty (Washington, DC).
"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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1 page
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2010
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Report on the Tenth Anniversary of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act
U.S. Dept. of Justice (Washington, DC).
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 covers: the response to a need; RLUIPA's impact ten years later on land use and institutionalized persons; and the next decade and beyond.... Read More
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14 pages
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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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2008
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Prisoner Radicalization: Assessing the Threat in U.S. Correctional Institutions
By Hamm, Mark S..
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
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 the terrorist cell from within the California State Prison in Tehachapi. This publication discusses: the man behind the plot; linking prisoner radicalization and terrorism -- the JIS (The Assembly of Authentic Islam); the September 11 plot of 2005; a... Read More
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6 p.
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2008
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Faith-Based Correctional Programming in the U.S. and Oklahoma
Oklahoma Dept. of Corrections (Oklahoma City, OK).
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 (Faith and Character Community Program) -- program outline, target population and criteria for participation, program length and rewards, and staffing; and conclusions.... Read More
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7 p.
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2008
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Large Jail Network Meeting, September 24-26, 2008, Aurora, Colorado
National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Washington, DC).
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, biometrics, global positioning system (GPS), radio frequency identification (RFID), detection, telemedicine, information sharing, and mapping; proactive discipline—maintaining organizational effectiveness and how to get people to perform for you; and an o... Read More
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67 p.
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2008
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Enforcing Religious Freedom in Prison
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Washington, DC).
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.S. Department of Justice’s enforcement of prisoners’ Free Exercise rights; judicial response—analysis of cases alleging religious discrimination in prisons; and the Commission’s findings and recommendations. “With the intent of furthering religious ... Read More
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232 pages
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2008
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A Model for Social Justice: Collaboration Between Faith-Based and Community Organizations and Corrections: Highlights
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
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; making partnerships work; legal issues; and getting started.... Read More
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1 video DVD (17 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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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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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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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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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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