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The Muslim Chaplains Association and Mosaic

Crime and punishment

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will study ideas of crime and how different Muslims may view crime is caused. From that, they will examine different ideas of punishing crime and treating criminals looking at examples of Muslim work in prisons and attitudes to reconciliation.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain how prison chaplains and mentoring programmes like Mosaic support rehabilitation.

Key Notes

  • Prison takes away a person's freedom but can also help them change through learning, training and behaviour support.
  • Islam teaches that people who do wrong should be shown mercy and given the chance to improve.
  • Prison chaplains help prisoners reflect, find faith again and receive support for their wellbeing.
  • Muslim chaplains work with community groups and charities to help prisoners settle back into society.
  • Mosaic supports young people through mentoring that builds confidence and helps them move forward in life.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • chaplain: a religious representative who provides spiritual care, support and guidance in places like prisons, hospitals, schools or the armed forces
  • prison: a form of punishment where a criminal is locked in a secure guarded building (prison) for a period of time
  • rehabilitation: the process of helping offenders regain skills, change behaviour and reintegrate into society after committing a crime

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Prison chaplains just lead services and prayers.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Prison takes away a person's freedom but can also help them change through learning, training and behaviour support. Islam teaches that people who do wrong should be shown mercy and given the chance to improve.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'chaplain'

a religious representative who provides spiritual care, support and guidance in places like prisons, hospitals, schools or the armed forces.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Prison chaplains just lead services and prayers. Correction: Prison chaplains provide pastoral care, support rehabilitation and emotional wellbeing, help with faith-based education and often work with other organisations to support resettlement and reintegration. They also assist prisoners of all or no faiths.

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