dc.contributor.author |
Akih, Abraham Kpwegeh
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dc.contributor.author |
Dreyer, Yolanda
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dc.date.accessioned |
2017-10-30T08:21:07Z |
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dc.date.available |
2017-10-30T08:21:07Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2017-08-31 |
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dc.description |
Dr Akih is participating in the
research project, ‘Gender
Studies and Practical
Theology Theory Formation’,
directed by Prof. Dr Yolanda
Dreyer, Department Practical
Theology, Faculty of
Theology, University of
Pretoria. |
en_ZA |
dc.description |
This article is a reworked version of aspects from the PhD thesis of Abraham. K. Akih, titled ‘An African pastoral perspective on
prison chaplaincy’, in the Department of Practical Theology, University of Pretoria with Prof Yolanda Dreyer as supervisor. (http://hdl.handle.net/2263/61194) |
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dc.description.abstract |
Penal reform is a challenge across the world. In Africa, those who are incarcerated are especially
vulnerable and often deprived of basic human rights. Prison conditions are generally dire,
resources are limited, and at times undue force is used to control inmates. The public attitude
towards offenders is also not encouraging. Reform efforts include finding alternative ways of
sentencing such as community service, making use of halfway houses and reducing sentences.
These efforts have not yet yielded the desired results. The four principles of retribution,
deterrence, incapacitation and rehabilitation guide penal practice in Africa. Retribution and
rehabilitation stand in tension. Deterrence and incapacitation aim at forcing inmates to
conform to the social order. The article argues that prison chaplaincy can make a valuable
contribution to restoring the dignity and humanity of those who are incarcerated. Chaplaincy
can contribute to improving attitudes and practices in the penal system and society. In addition
to the social objective of rehabilitation, prison ministry can, on a spiritual level, also facilitate
repentance, forgiveness and reconciliation. The aim is the holistic restoration of human beings. |
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dc.description.department |
Practical Theology |
en_ZA |
dc.description.librarian |
am2017 |
en_ZA |
dc.description.uri |
http://www.plosone.org |
en_ZA |
dc.identifier.citation |
Akih, A.K. & Dreyer, Y., 2017,
‘Penal reform in Africa: The
case of prison chaplaincy’,
HTS Teologiese Studies/
Theological Studies 73(3),
a4525. https://DOI.org/
10.4102/hts.v73i3.4525. |
en_ZA |
dc.identifier.issn |
0259-9422 (print) |
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dc.identifier.issn |
2072-8050 (online) |
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dc.identifier.other |
10.4102/hts.v73i3.4525 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/2263/62961 |
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dc.language.iso |
en |
en_ZA |
dc.publisher |
AOSIS Open Journals |
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dc.rights |
© 2017. The Authors.
Licensee: AOSIS. This work
is licensed under the
Creative Commons
Attribution License. |
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dc.subject |
Penal reform |
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dc.subject |
Community service |
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dc.subject |
Prison chaplaincy |
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dc.subject |
Prison conditions |
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dc.subject |
Prison ministry |
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dc.subject |
Reconciliation |
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dc.subject |
Rehabilitation |
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dc.subject |
Africa |
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dc.subject.other |
Theology articles SDG-03 |
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dc.subject.other |
SDG-03: Good health and well-being |
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dc.subject.other |
Theology articles SDG-04 |
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dc.subject.other |
SDG-04: Quality education |
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dc.subject.other |
Theology articles SDG-05 |
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dc.subject.other |
SDG-05: Gender equality |
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dc.subject.other |
Theology articles SDG-10 |
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dc.subject.other |
SDG-10: Reduced inequalities |
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dc.subject.other |
Theology articles SDG-16 |
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dc.subject.other |
SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions |
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dc.subject.other |
Theology articles SDG-17 |
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dc.subject.other |
SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals |
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dc.title |
Penal reform in Africa : the case of prison chaplaincy |
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dc.type |
Article |
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