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Religion, Crime, and Criminal Justice

Book

1 July 2024

This chapter reviews the evidence on the relationship between religion, crime, and the criminal justice system. It highlights a growing body of research showing a consistent inverse association between religiosity and criminal behaviour...

The Association Between Religiosity and Substance Use Patterns Among Women Involved in the Criminal Justice System

Scientific article

1 April 2021

This study explores the relationship between religiosity and substance use patterns among women involved in the criminal justice system. Using data from women participating in a drug court programme in the United States, the researchers...

Religiosity and crime: Evidence from a city-wide shock

Scientific article

1 April 2025

This study examines the relationship between religiosity and crime using data from the 2015 visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia. By analysing daily crime reports before, during, and after the visit, the researchers found a significant...

Understanding alcohol use disorder and help-seeking in a Hispanic faith-based community

Scientific article

29 January 2026

Abstract Introduction Hispanic Americans are disproportionately affected by alcohol use disorders (AUD) yet many are reluctant to seek alcohol treatment. Faith-based communities could serve as an effective setting for raising awareness and...

Dispositional mindfulness, spirituality and religion and its role as protective factors for substance use in Mexican adolescents

Scientific article

14 October 2020

fountain: Ramírez-Garduño, Axel, Veytia López, Marcela, Guadarrama Guadarrama, Rosalinda, & Lira Mandujano, Jennifer. (2020). Dispositional mindfulness, spirituality and religion and its role as protective factors for substance use in...