Imagine this: You just got released from prison. You have no money and no place to stay. You do not have a phone or a means of transportation. You do not even have a valid form of identification. On top of that, there is a whole world of professions and opportunities that are not open … read more
Learning Behind Bars: The Growing Role of Prison Education Programs
There are nearly 2 million people incarcerated in the United States, with most of them being in state prisons. Additionally, among the almost 600,000 people released from prison each year, approximately 60% of those are likely to be arrested and 50% incarcerated again. According to the Northwestern Prison Education Program, “Incarcerated individuals who participate in … read more
