No, I don't think it brings religion or spirituality into government programs. I think it's being culturally specific in one's delivery of care. I've seen faith-based units in New Zealand--Christian faith-based ones--that have received encouraging data. There's not a lot of outcome data on that. There's better outcome data on culturally based things.
It's about connecting with healthy social, cultural, and spiritual practices. It's about developing healthy aspects of people at the same time as you address the unhealthy aspects. I think that's important in terms of working with the whole of a person.
Most of the long-standing prisoner rehab organizations have been charities that are based on Christian values. The John Howard Society, the Salvation Army, and so many others over the years have had a Christian base to what they've done. They have often been the only social groups willing to step up to help offenders. I think we need to tap into those healthy cultures and spiritual practices.