More God, Less Crime

by Johnson, Byron R.

• ISBN13: 9781599473949
• ISBN10: 1599473941
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-05-01
• Publisher: Templeton Foundation Pr

Summary

In More God, Less Crime renowned criminologist Byron R. Johnson presents strong evidence that religion can be a powerful antidote to crime. His original research in these pages shows how the "faith factor" can be used to form partnerships that can provide the human and spiritual capital needed to effectively address crime, offender rehabilitation, and the substantial aftercare problems facing former prisoners. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Byron R. Johnson is Distinguished Professor of the Social Sciences and director of the Institute for Studies of Religion as well as director of the Program on Prosocial Behavior, both at Baylor University. Before joining the faculty at Baylor University, Johnson directed research centers at Vanderbilt University and the University of Pennsylvania. He is a leading authority on the scientific study of religion, the efficacy of faith-based organizations, and criminal justice.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Introduction	p. xi
The Last Acceptable Prejudice	p. 3
Preachers Partner with Police to Reduce Gang Violence: The Boston Miracle	p. 13
Children of Prisoners: People of Faith Mentoring Children of Promise	p. 27
The Center for Neighborhood Enterprise and the Violence-Free Zone	p. 43
A Systematic Review of the Literature: 1944 to 2010	p. 73
Can a Faith-Based Prison Reduce Recidivism?	p. 99
Can a Faith-Based Prison Rehabilitate Inmates?	p. 117
Jailhouse Religion, Spiritual Transformation, and Long-Term Change	p. 155
Why Religion Matters	p. 171
Prisoner Reentry and Aftercare	p. 185
Not by Faith Alone: The Need for Intermediaries	p. 203
Acknowledgments	p. 219
Appendixes	p. 221
Notes	p. 259
Index	p. 283
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