Christian responses to the causes of crime

• What is one way Christians address the causes of crime?

  Providing pastoral support to families in the local community
• What types of pastoral support do Christians provide to families?

  • Family counselling
  • Toddler groups for parents
  • Family services for worship together
• How does feeling part of a caring community affect crime rates?

  It makes people less likely to commit crimes
• What charity work do Christians engage in to help reduce crime?

  Setting up food banks for people struggling with poverty
• What is the significance of poverty in relation to crime?

  Poverty is a major cause of crime
• Which charity was set up by local Christians to help with poverty in Bolton?

  Urban Outreach
• What types of services do many churches provide for the homeless?

  Soup kitchens and night shelters
• What do Christians do to help people in prison?

  Visit them to offer friendship and help to reform
• What is the goal of visiting people in prison?

  To help them reform so that they do not reoffend
• Who are Street Pastors?

  Specially trained Christians who patrol towns and cities
• What is the purpose of Street Pastors patrolling on Friday and Saturday nights?

  To help stop violence and disorder
• How do Street Pastors assist people at risk of becoming victims of crime?

  By providing help and support during their patrols