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The main aim of this article is to explore the intricate relationship and tension between the responsibilities of chaplains centered on faith and their roles within the context of safety and security in prisons. The article examines the challenges related to safety and security that emerge from the overlapping roles of chaplains in prisons. On one hand, they are responsible for guiding rehabilitation through faith; on the other, they have custodial duties to ensure safety and security within prison settings. It also explores how this dual role influences chaplains’ responsibilities and evaluates their potential to address institutional concerns related to safety and security.
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Ouellet et al. (2025) studied this question.