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Florida Opens First Faith-Based Prison
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| Last Edited | Gerald Farinas Apr 14, 2004 05:40pm |
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| Media | News Service - Associated Press |
| News Date | Wednesday, April 14, 2004 06:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Florida Opens First Faith-Based Prison
The Honolulu Advertiser
The nation's first faith-based prison for women opened in a Tampa-area detention center Wednesday, a month after a similar program began for men. About 300 female prisoners will be confined at the Hillsborough Correctional Institution, all volunteers who agreed to participate in a program combining vocational classes with worship. Alia Faraj, a spokeswoman for Gov. Jeb Bush, said the new state prison creates "an environment that allows and encourages personal growth, self-reflection and character development." To avoid legal challenges, no state money will be used for religious instruction. Volunteers will provide religious services and materials. Any religion may be represented at the prison, and no prisoner will be required to participate in religious activities, officials said. Critics are threatening legal action, insisting the state is giving preferential treatment to inmates who participate in religious services. |
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