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Donald Is an "Old-Timer" in Prison

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Donald is an "old-timer" in prison. He is serving a 50-year sentence for second-degree murder. Correctional programs and services were very different when Donald entered prison in 1963. He often does the inmate orientation at his prison, where he meets with all the incoming inmates and discusses prison life with them. When Donald entered prison, the administrators only allowed inmates to practice Christianity. All other religions were banned. Today, most religions are recognized, and religious instruction and services are always provided in federal, state, and private prisons. In fact, most prisons have full-time _______________ chaplains.

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Definitions:

Helping Behaviour

Refers to actions intended to provide assistance or benefit to another person or group of people.

Virtuous Behaviour

Actions that are morally good and exhibit virtues like integrity, honesty, courage, and kindness.

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An American woman whose 1964 murder in New York City became a case study in the social psychology of diffusion of responsibility.

Callous

Exhibiting or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.