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Have you ever wondered why many criminals find a higher power while being incarcerated? Is it because they want to change their lives? Or is it because they want an early release? Research shows that spiritual programs benefit some inmates because they receive fewer disciplinary reports than inmates who do no attend religious services (Gingerich, 1). Some believe that the faith-based program is too new to be seen as a success. For example, Department of Corrections Secretary Michael Moore said “Studies show two-thirds of inmates who do not receive structured counseling, in particular addiction treatment, will commit new crimes after they are released” (Gingerich, 1). He says this particularly about drug treatment (Chachere, 3). Inmates that go through structure programs receive substance abuse treatment, and they are released (Chachere, 3). Prison officials say recidivism rates are reduced to one in four (Chachere, 3). In addition to some not exactly seeing this as a success, also others oppose to the promotion of faith-based programs. The ACLU of Louisiana believes that faith-based programs in correctional institutions have the potential to help some prisoners turn their lives around (Perkins, 1). But, i