Religion plays an important role in prison. It can represent a space of appeasement, confidence, and socialization for prisoners, with visits related to worship. In France, prison chaplains are a secular state service; they accompany prisoners who request it, but they lack resources.
Guests :
– Philippe Gaudin, director of IREL (Institute for the Study of Religions and Secularism)
– Thibaut Ducloux, sociologist, author of ” Prison illuminations: how prison life produces religion » (Ed. Labor et Fides, 2023).
Testimonials :
– Mohamed Loueslatinational Muslim prison chaplain
– Bruno Lachnittnational Catholic prison chaplain.