Surviving the Justice Experience
An Essential Christian Resource for Families of Offenders
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Social Psychology, Biography & Memoir, Religious, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Christian Life
| Author: | Kevin J. McCarthy, Ph.D. | ISBN: | 9781620201831 |
| Publisher: | Ambassador International | Publication: | April 10, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Ambassador International | Language: | English |
| Author: | Kevin J. McCarthy, Ph.D. |
| ISBN: | 9781620201831 |
| Publisher: | Ambassador International |
| Publication: | April 10, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Ambassador International |
| Language: | English |
Using his own life in prison and the events that led up to and followed it as inspiration, author Kevin J. McCarthy recounts an honest tale of his own journey and experiences in order to help families of the incarcerated maintain their relationship with God. Dr. McCarthy, who holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology provides a unique understanding of the trauma of incarceration and offers insights on managing the progressive emotional scarring process which awaits family members of offenders throughout the arrest, conviction, incarceration and community reintegration phases of the justice experience. The book offers a spiritual pathway to guide family members and friends in renewing their Faith and navigating their way through the darkness of overwhelming events. It also provides a foundation for healing family members and understanding Jesus command of ”peace be with you.”
Using his own life in prison and the events that led up to and followed it as inspiration, author Kevin J. McCarthy recounts an honest tale of his own journey and experiences in order to help families of the incarcerated maintain their relationship with God. Dr. McCarthy, who holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology provides a unique understanding of the trauma of incarceration and offers insights on managing the progressive emotional scarring process which awaits family members of offenders throughout the arrest, conviction, incarceration and community reintegration phases of the justice experience. The book offers a spiritual pathway to guide family members and friends in renewing their Faith and navigating their way through the darkness of overwhelming events. It also provides a foundation for healing family members and understanding Jesus command of ”peace be with you.”
