More God, less crime : why faith matters and how it could matter more / Byron R. Johnson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Johnson, Byron R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christianity and justice.

Criminology--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Criminology.

Crime--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Crime.

Crime prevention.

Church work with criminals.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (311 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Why faith matters and how it could matter more

Place of Publication:

West Conshohocken, Pa. : Templeton Press, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In More God, Less Crime renowned criminologist Byron R. Johnson proves that religion can be a powerful antidote to crime. The book describes how faith communities, congregations, and faith-based organizations are essential in forming partnerships necessary to provide the human and spiritual capital to effectively address crime, offender rehabilitation, and the substantial aftercare problems facing former prisoners. There is scattered research literature on religion and crime but until now, there has never been one publication that systematically and rigorously analyzes what

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9786613260635

9781283260633

1283260638

9781599473833

1599473836

OCLC:

727649134