Religious Discrimination in Prisons

Sandy Schilling — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:46:00 GMT

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights conducted a briefing in early 2008 to discuss religious discrimination and prisoner rights. The report, Religious Discrimination in Prisons, includes:

Introductory Remarks by Chairman
Speakers' Presentations
PANEL 1 - Free Exercise of Inmates' Religious Rights vs. Prison Security
PANEL 2 - Free Exercise of Inmates' Religious Rights vs. Church State Separation
Questions by Commissioners and Staff Director
Adjourn Briefing

Do You Believe in Faith-Based Prisons?

Sandy Schilling — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 01:11:00 GMT

A new report, Evaluation of Florida's Faith- and Character-Based Institutions, has been published by the Urban Institute. Florida runs two FCBIs - one correctional facility (Lawtey) for male inmates and another institution (Hillsborough) which offers the program for female inmates. According to the abstract of the report, "This research provides the first formal study of Florida’s FCBIs, and is guided by three research questions: (1) What are the FCBI objectives? (2) How are these objectives achieved? and (3) What are the FCBI outcomes?" This research will help you form an opinion on the efficacy of FCBIs.

Prison Issues in the Criminal Justice Field : Religion

Religious Discrimination in Prisons

Do You Believe in Faith-Based Prisons?