Chaplains to the Imprisoned begins to fill the information gap
through its in-depth study of prison chaplains as seen by
co-workers, inmates, and the chaplains themselves. They describe
their roles, share difficulties which are encountered in their
ministry, and personal methods for coping with these difficulties,
especially those which may be internalized as stress. The author, a
Roman Catholic priest with a doctorate in criminal justice,
provides a fascinating look into the work of chaplains who serve in
correctional institutions. This new book sheds a much-needed light
on the often hidden, yet significant, role played by chaplains
within correctional facilities. Little is known of these chaplains
and the work that they do. Though they are frequently depicted in
television and film, many of these images are stereotypes from
writers'imaginations. In this unique book, chaplains speak for
themselves through the results of a survey questionnaire sent by
the author to local- and state-level chaplains in New York State
and to chaplains throughout the federal prison system. Chaplains to
the Imprisoned, the first non-denominational book on these clergy,
explores: the history of chaplaincy in this country, including the
irony that chaplains have often been treated as unwanted intruders
in penitentiaries--which were created originally by religious
groups?chaplains as seen by other professionals in the
field--sometimes positive, often negative, opinions of chaplains
drawn from literature written by wardens, corrections officers, and
others who deal with chaplains on a routine basis chaplains as seen
by inmates--published opinions by inmates who have recorded their
impressions of facility chaplains?chaplains as seen by
chaplains--their own descriptions of their work, frustrations,
successes, and failures, along with suggestions for the betterment
of the role of chaplainsThis book is an eye-opening look into the
world of prison chaplaincy for students of criminal justice and
religion, policymakers for prisons and jails, seminary students,
and clergy members themselves, as well as individuals interested in
what often goes on behind prison walls from a chaplain's
perspective.
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