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Florida Prison Tries to Turn Inmates into Better Souls

By AAN Staff
february 20, 2004  06:17 pm
Florida Prison Tries to Turn Inmates into Better Souls
In December, Gov. Jeb Bush dedicated Lawtey Correctional Institute as the state's first "faith-based," government-run prison in the country, Jeffrey C. Billman reports for Orlando Weekly. "I can't think of a better place to reflect on the love of our Lord Jesus than to be here at Lawtey Correctional," said the Catholic governor. On a visit to the medium-security prison, Billman attends a revival, observes the temporary segregation of Muslim inmates and interviews some nervous, unhappy inmates.
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