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Prison Nonviolence Project

Contemplation and meditation are helping criminals become "peacemakers."

Aired 05/09/2013 | Rating NR

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Prison Nonviolence Project

Clip: 5/9/2013 | 8m 54s

Contemplation and meditation are helping criminals become "peacemakers."

"These are safe men. Not only will they not create conflict and violence in your community, they can help resolve it," says Jacques Verduin. His program in San Quentin prison is helping inmates deal with the emotional pain at the root of their criminal behavior.

Aired 05/09/2013 | Rating NR

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