Crime, Law Enforcement, & Criminal Rehabilitation
Essays by speakers with experiences in crime, law enforcement, or criminal rehabilitation.
Brundidge, Harry T.
Journalist Harry Brundidge describes his friendships with criminals; his belief that criminals, like anyone else, have good qualities; his disappointment in the failure of some Christians to extend kindness towards ex-convicts; his gratitude for those Christians who have helped ex-convicts find jobs; and the satisfaction he receives from treating prisoners like people.
Daily, Starr
Author and lecturer Starr Daily describes how he reversed his life from one of criminal activity based upon ill will towards society to one of responsibility based upon good will.
Davis, Jerome, 1891-
Author and educator Jerome Davis speaks about the rewards of a life helping others, and discusses his research into prison conditions.
Farley, Cal, 1895-1967
Businessman Cal Farley describes the beliefs that led him to found Boys Ranch: that a boy given a good home with proper meals and clothes will turn into a productive citizen rather than ending up in jail or reform school.
Fry, Margery, 1874-1958
Prison reformer Margery Fry describes her belief in both Schweitzer’s “reverence for life” as well as a “reverence for truth” and how application of these beliefs will lead to the self’s service to the “not-self” (other people).
King, Robert S.
Television cameraman Robert King describes how a youthful desire for an automobile led to several crimes and a stretch in jail; however, the time to reflect and the gift of a jalopy from a friend helped him change his lifestyle, and now he believes in a Supreme Being, the oneness of humanity, and the possibility that a universal language could achieve world peace.
Maners, William Tanner
Prison inmate William Maners states his belief that he is the product of his thoughts, and describes his process to replace past negative thoughts with positive ones.
McKinney, Howard
Howard McKinney describes growing up in an urban city (Pittsburgh) and explains that, because the influence of a Sunday School teacher directed his own life away from crime, he feels compelled to offer similar opportunities to Pittsburgh’s youth today.
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Powers, Robert B.
Police officer and author Robert Powers explains the value he has found in many different religions and that love, between man and God, can protect people from the uncertainty and fear they experience in life.
Sullivan, Katharine
Social worker Katharine Sullivan talks about her work with inmates and the power of faith and prayer in her work and her life.