ITEMS OF INTEREST January 2, 2006 Issue

ITEMS OF INTEREST

with contributions from David Royse

"WAKULLA CORRECTIONAL, south of Tallahassee, is Florida's newest 'faith and character-based' prison, the third in the state to offer inmates access to evening programs aimed at using their faith—no matter what it is—to strengthen their character. ...

"State prison officials hope that it may help motivated inmates refocus on what their life might be like outside if they change their behavior. They must volunteer to participate.

"In addition to offering extra religious study opportunities, the programs offer practical classes, like life skills and anger management. They also use volunteer mentors to give prisoners a positive link to someone who is not a criminal. State money isn't spent on any religious programming—volunteers teach classes and materials are donated.

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