Mary Brown's engaging book describes the 'lifeline' work of the prison chaplaincy. Written by a Quaker chaplain, it shows how important to prisoners this contact is and how it blends into the ever-pressing world of prison regimes. Among the topics covered are the 'statutory duties' of chaplains, forgiveness, 'prison chapel goers', Christmas in prison, delivering bad news, dealing with grief or anxiety, learning in prisonand restorative justice (which is in line with the teachings of many faiths: as old as religion itself). As the author insists, there is 'that of God' to be found in everyone no matter what their crime. Critical, perceptive and of particular interest to people working in or learning about crime and punishment, Confessions of a Prison Chaplain contains insights for people of all faiths (or none); looks at restorative justice and positive justice; and re-affirms the importance of pastoral support in the reform and rehabilitation of prisoners. 'Engaging, thought-provoking… contributes to our understanding of the hidden, often neglected world of prison': Juliet Lyon.

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Publisher

Waterside Press

Year

2014

ISBN

9781908162731

Topic

Theology & Religion

Subtopic

Christian Denominations

Index

A

abhorrence 116, 118

abuse 84, 89, 113, 121

activities 32, 41

addiction 91

Aitken, Jonathan 32

alcohol 70, 96, 117, 120

Alcoholics Anonymous 97

Aldermaston 51

A-levels 100

aloneness 52

Alternatives to Violence Project 26

anger 69, 72, 108–110

anger management 105

Angle Tree 30

Anguin, Roselle 39

anti-social behaviour order 96

Antony 95

apology 108–111

arbitrariness 53

area meeting x, 49, 73, 125

Armstrong, Karen 124

arson 89, 110

Ashley 92

Asian Day 57

Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork 49

association 13, 19, 41, 79, 81, 89

Auschwitz 124

B

bad news 67

‘Dear John’ letter 14, 92

banged-up vii, 11–13

Battle for God 124

Bible study 21, 32, 88, 96

Bidder, Jane 46

Big Bang 29, 74, 124

Billy 94

blessings 38

Celtic blessing 38

Blom-Cooper, Louis 116

Book of Uncommon Prayer 46

branding 23

breakfast 18

Brief History of Time 73

British Legion 72

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Copyright and publication details
About the Author
The Author of the Foreword
Foreword
Preface
Portrait of a Prison
Faith in Prison
Seeking ‘A Gathered Stillness’
A Confession
Learning in Prison
Death in Prison
Christmas in Prison
Stories from Prison
Lifers
Restorative Justice
Positive Justice
Conclusion: Children of God
Bibliography
Index