The Value of Religion in Prison: An Inmate Perspective

Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice

Volumn 16, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 53-74

  Clear, Todd R ^a   Hardyman, Patricia L ^b   Stout, Bruce ^c   Lucken, Karol ^d   Dammer, Harry R ^e  

^a JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE   (United States)

^b Institute of Crime   (United States)

^c New Jersey Governor's Office   (United States)

^d UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA   (United States)

^e NIAGARA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84937322697     PISSN: 10439862     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1043986200016001004     Document Type: Article

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