Religious themes are omnipresent in pastoral care within the prison system. Increasing secularization and multi-religiosity contribute to the growing relevance of this issue. This book addresses the differences and similarities between psychotherapy and pastoral care in the prison context; it explores the roles of the psychotherapist and the pastoral caregiver, shedding light on the issues from both a psychotherapeutic and a pastoral perspective.

From a psychotherapeutic standpoint, the author examines the relevance of religious themes in forensic psychotherapy. The religiosity of the clients is a focal point of the investigation: How can clients utilize religious themes as a resource? From a pastoral perspective, it discusses how pastoral care can contribute to reducing the risk of recidivism.