Chaplains to the imprisoned sharing life with the incarcerated

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 thes...

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Other Authors: Shaw, Richard, 1941 October 9-, author (author)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; New York : Routledge 2013.
Edition:1st ed
Series:Haworth criminal justice, forensic behavioral sciences & offender rehabilitation.
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Summary: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 ofte
Item Description:First published 1995 by the Haworth Press, Inc.
Physical Description:1 online resource (179 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781138970175
9781315800950
9781317764083
9781317764090