Federal Bureau of Prisons / U.S. Department of Justice / U.SDepartment of Justice
Prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a guide for prison chaplains, this detailed summary of various religious practices and requirements provides a useful consistent reference work for many other purposes. The information for each religion is divided into two sections, The practical issues of each religion are placed in the first section; the history, theology and recommended resources are placed in the second section. If necessary, glossary and appendices are attached to the chapters.The format for each religion is as follows:1. Religious Practicesa. Required Daily Observancesb. Required Weekly Observancesc. Required Occasional Observancesd. Religious Holy Days2. Religious Itemsa. Personal Religious Itemsb. Congregate Religious Items3. Requirements for Membershipa. Requirementsb. Total Membership4. Medical Prohibitions5. Dietary Standards6. Burial Rituals7. Sacred Writings8. Organizational Structurea. Location of Headquartersb. Contact Office/Person9. History and Theologya. Basic Historyb. Theology10. Resourcesa. Periodicalsb. Bibliographyc. Resources/Supplies11. Glossary (if warranted)12. Appendices (if warranted)