Influence of religious organizations on the reform process of convicted women in places of detention

Abstract

Religious organizations are of no small importance in the process of reform of convicted women in prisons. These women often, due to forced isolation and psychophysiological characteristics, display negative emotions and also demonstrate aggressive behavior. However, participating in religious education activities weakens negative traits and strengthens their cultural and moral qualities. The author concludes that religious organizations are an independent subject of crime prevention by convicted women based on the legal framework and educational and scientific literature. Additionally, representatives of religious organizations play a positive role in decreasing psycho-emotional stress and interpersonal conflicts, increasing the level of spiritual and moral development, and fostering a sense of responsibility in convicted women towards their family, friends, and society. The activities of representatives of religious organizations help in shaping the law-abiding life of a woman after the discharge and her further resocialization.