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| Md. prisons adopt religious program from book |
| By Associated Press |
| Published: 08/16/2004 |
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Maryland prison officials are adopting a nondenominational personal growth program for Christian inmates based on a best-selling book. A California prison was the first to offer the program last year. It's based on the Reverend Rick Warren's book "The Purpose-Driven Life," and California officials credit it with helping to reduce prison violence by nearly 40 percent. Volunteers from Maryland churches will implement the program for any inmates who choose to attend. More than 125 already have signed up for the first session at the Maryland Correctional Training Center near Hagerstown. Organizers said they hope to offer it in all of Maryland's 27 prisons. The program begins with questions such as "Why am I here?" and "Am I doing what I was destined to do?" Other themes include service to others. |
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