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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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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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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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2011
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Do Faith-Based Prisons Work?
By Volokh, Alexander.
Research regarding the effectiveness of faith-based prisons is evaluated. The four sections following an abstract are: introduction; the self-selection problem—clear self-selection, studies with some controls, and matching on the propensity score; potentially valid studies; and conclusion. “[T]here is no strong reason to believe that faith-based prisons work. However, there is also no strong reason to believe that they do not work” (p. 1).... Read More
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53 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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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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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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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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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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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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