Responsibility, Rehabilitation and Restoration: A Catholic Perspective on Crime and Criminal Justice

Responsibility, Rehabilitation & Restoration

Published by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

The U.S. bishops tackle the issue of crime and corrections, justice and mercy, responsibility and treatment. Recognizing that the dignity of the human person applies to both victim and offender, the Bishops use scriptural foundations, sacramental and historical heritage, Catholic social teaching, and policy foundations and directions to promote further dialogue and action. Read more.