Crime, Criminal Justice and Religion: A Critical Appraisal

Cover
Half Title
Series Information
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Figures
Tables
Contributors
Part 1 Contextualising Crime, Criminal Justice and Religion
1 Introducing Crime, Criminal Justice and Religion – A Critical Appraisal
Background to the Volume
Focus of the Volume
References
2 Crime and Criminal Justice – Reflecting On the Influence of Religion
Introduction
Religion and Society
Understanding the Religion–Crime Nexus
Morality, Religion and Crime
The Role of Religion in the Criminal Justice System
Conclusion
References
Part 2 Appraisal of Institutions and Professional Practice
3 Religion and Police Officers: Exploring the Impact On Police Practice
Introduction
Two Ships Passing
Reflections From Police Regarding Religion
Further Theological and Religious Considerations, and the End of the Police
References
4 Professionalisation and Policing Religious Communities: From Police Recruit to Police Management
Introduction
Professionalisation
Recruits
Management and Leadership
Application to Policing Religious Communities
Impact and Consequences
Conclusion
References
5 Police Legitimacy in Divided Societies: Exploring the Interface of Religion and Social Cohesion
Introduction
Police Legitimacy in Contrast
Policing Sectarian Conflict
Israel in Focus
Northern Ireland in Focus
Conclusion
Notes
References
6 Church–State Relations in US Prison Religion: An Update With Recommendations
Introduction
Angola: America’s Largest Maximum-Security Prison
Religion as a Structural Charity
Disrupting the “Failed State” Prison Model
The Complexities of Religious Establishment in US Prisons
“Working With What We’ve Got”: Navigating Pitfalls of Religion in US Prisons
Testing for Religious Establishment and Free Exercise of Religion in US Prisons
Endorsement Test
Coercion Test
Making Religion Emancipatory in Prison: Adequately Fund Prison Operations
Publish Annual “Report Cards”: Documenting Religious and Rehabilitative Neutrality
Prison Religion as Ecumenical, Multicultural, and Multigenerational
Religion in Prison Encourages Starting Over
Conclusion: Accompaniment Versus Indoctrination
References
7 “Believing” in Youth Justice
Introduction
Appreciatively Seeing the World Through the Eyes of the Other
The Concept of a World View
Research Methodology
Future Orientation and the Knack of Leading a Good Life
The Necessity of Good Role Models
Discussion and Conclusion
References
8 The Influence of Religion On Probation: A Reflection On the Profession
Introduction
Probation in the Early Days
They All Deserve to Be Saved
Professionalization of Probation
The Missionaries’ Legacy
Conclusion
References
9 “Yes, My Lord”: Examining the Impact of Religion On the Legal Profession
Introduction
The Impact of Religion On the Western Legal Tradition and the Legal Profession
The Western Tradition
The Legal Profession
Judicial Approach and Theory
Differences in Doctrine and Influence
A New Era of Friction
Impact On Legislative Responses to Criminal, Criminal Justice Policy and Practice
The Need for the Profession to Welcome Membership By Lawyers of Religious Faith
Conclusion
References
10 What Does God Require of Us? The Calling of Lawyers in the Criminal Justice System
Introduction
A Religious Lawyering as a Criminal Justice Resource
B The Public Leadership of the Religious Lawyer
1 Restorative Justice
2 Reparations
Conclusion
Notes
References
Part 3 Appraisal of Contemporary Issues
11 Human Rights, Religion and the Criminal Justice System: Roadblocks, Diversions and Repairs
Introduction
Religion and Human Rights
Allied Freedoms
A Shift in Focus
A Case Study in Enforcement
The National Decision Model
A New Front
Quo Vademus?
References
12 Religion, Abortion and the Criminal Justice System in Northern Ireland
Introduction
Law, Policy and Religiosity in Northern Ireland
Policing
Evolving Moralities
Conclusion
References
13 The Death Penalty, Religion and the US Criminal Justice System
Introduction
Religion and Law
Origins and Evolution of the U.S. Death Penalty
A Brief Case History of the Modern U.S. Death Penalty
Religion and the U.S. Death Penalty
Religion and the Jury Trial
Religious Jurors
Conclusion
References
14 Islam and Religious Hate Crime: Exploring the Role of Religion and Crime
Introduction
Transnational Dimensions
The Current Religious Hate Crime Legislation in England and Wales.
The Need to Offer Critique
The Problems With Resurrecting Blasphemy Laws
Policy Issues
Conclusion
References
15 Religion and Terrorism: Is Far-Right Terrorism Another Form of Religious Terrorism?
Introduction
The Intersectionality of Ideology
Expectations, Trust and Covid-19
Covid-19: Anti-Immigration, Anti-State and Anti-EU Sentiments
Extremism in a Post-Covid-19 World
Conclusion
Note
References
16 Religion and Terrorism: What Can We Learn From the State Policy Responses to the Christchurch Mosque Shootings?
Introduction
Counterterrorism Policy and Religious Communities
Royal Commission of Inquiry Findings
The Post-RCOI Counterterrorism Environment
Engagement With Religious Communities Around Concerns of Terrorism
Conclusion
References
17 The Challenges Belief in Witchcraft and Sorcery Pose for National and International Justice Systems
Introduction
Part 1 – Worldview Pluralism
Part 2 – Debating Terminology, Navigating Through
Broad Versus Specific Terminology
Targeting Beliefs Or Behaviour?
Part 3 – Navigating the Relationship Between Law and Cultural Change
Satisfying the Needs of Other Worldviews Other Than Through State Law
Conclusion
References
18 Understanding Clergy-Perpetrated Child Sexual Abuse as Organised Offending: Networks Versus Individuals
Introduction
Background
What Is Social Network Analysis?
What Indicators Are There of Organised Clerical CSA?
Why Developing Nations Are Important to Understanding Organised Clerical CSA?
Perpetrators Often Sent to Vulnerable Populations
Reliance On RBO’s for the Provision of Children’s Services
Media Accountability and Advocating Awareness of CSA
Conclusion
References
19 Religion and Restorative Justice: A Mutual Critical Dialogue
Introduction
Atonement Theology Reappropriated
Critical Dialogue: Atonement Theology and Restorative Principles
Faith-Inspired Restorative Justice
Conclusion
References
20 Christianity and Desistance: Exploring Ex-Prisoners’ Journeys in New Faith
Introduction
Method
Findings
1 Trauma and Lack
Lacan and the Big Other
2 Event
3 Nurturing the Event
Conclusion
Note
References
Index