@article{ref1,
title="Faith-Based Correctional Programming in Federal Prisons",
journal="Criminal justice and behavior",
year="2008",
author="Rosenmerkel, Sean P. and Klein-Saffran, Jody and Kwon, Okyun (Karl) and Camp, Scott D. and Daggett, Dawn M.",
volume="35",
number="7",
pages="848-862",
abstract="The Life Connections Program (LCP) is an 18-month, faith-based correctional program operating in five Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) institutions. The program is a residential, multi-faith program designed to provide a positive environment for spiritual growth and ultimately behavioral change. This study presents a quantitative analysis of factors associated with program volunteers' completion or failure using operational and survey data collected from the program sites. Survival analysis indicated that scripture reading, perception of self-worth, and the degree of desire for community integration were associated with program completion. Future research should include constructs of mental health status and levels of self-control while addressing whether faith-based programming is more effective for certain groups of individuals than others.<p />",
language="",
issn="0093-8548",
doi="10.1177/0093854808317787",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0093854808317787"
}