Concept information
Preferred term
religion in prison
Definition
- Religious people and institutions have greatly influenced the treatment of offenders in correctional institutions. Churches were among the first institutions to provide asylum for accused criminals. [Source: Encyclopedia of Prisons & Correctional Facilities; Religion in Prison]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/religion_in_prison
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