Johnson, Byron R.

More God, less crime why faith matters and how it could matter more / [electronic resource] : Why faith matters and how it could matter more Byron R. Johnson. - West Conshohocken, Pa. : Templeton Press, 2011. - xv, 294 p. : ill.

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.


Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
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2011.
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Christianity and justice.
Criminology--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Crime--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Crime prevention.
Church work with criminals.


Electronic books.

BR115.J8 / J64 2011eb

261.8/3360973