Does Faith Play a Role in Reducing Criminality?

CC Pro — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:10:00 GMT

What, if any, is the impact of religion in promoting pro-social behaviors? This is the question Baylor University, Institute for Studies of Religion sought to answer by using standards of scholarship to examine issues of faith. Their studies indicate that religious commitment, particularly among youth, promotes self-control and enhances protective factors regarding drug use, academic performance and in altering the behaviors of high-risk youth.

Thinking About Corrections : Religion

Does Faith Play a Role in Reducing Criminality?