Confessions of a Prison Chaplain
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Confessions of a Prison Chaplain

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Confessions of a Prison Chaplain

About this book

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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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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Table of contents

  1. Copyright and publication details
  2. About the Author
  3. The Author of the Foreword
  4. Foreword
  5. Preface
  6. Portrait of a Prison
  7. Faith in Prison
  8. Seeking ‘A Gathered Stillness’
  9. A Confession
  10. Learning in Prison
  11. Death in Prison
  12. Christmas in Prison
  13. Stories from Prison
  14. Lifers
  15. Restorative Justice
  16. Positive Justice
  17. Conclusion: Children of God
  18. Bibliography
  19. Index