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| ACLU raises issue with prison ministry practices |
| By thetowntalk.com- Scott Rogers |
| Published: 02/24/2015 |
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Inside the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, once the nation’s bloodiest prison, religion is a driving force in prisoner rehabilitation, but as recent law suits and Supreme Court decisions reflect, lines can be crossed that infringe upon an inmate’s rights. Warden of the Louisiana State Penitentiary Burl Cain has made several recent appearances throughout the state, including a stop in Monroe, where he discussed how religion has changed Angola from a feared state prison into one now revered and modeled for its innovation. He could not be reached for comment through the Department of Corrections nor did he respond to a request for an interview via social media. Cain, at the helm since 1995, originally received pushback from organizations arguing church and state should be separate. Read More. |
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