While policy changes and a move away from for-profit prison systems will go a long way in aligning America’s prisons with those of more progressive countries, education remains a key driver in preventing citizens from going to jail in the first place, in becoming more attractive prospects for hire, and in reducing recidivism.
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Damning Report Finds Serious Issues With Youth In Prison
From understaffing to high suicide rates, youth are underserved in juvenile justice system.
Read More »Correctional Education Crucial to Inmates’ Future Success
Correctional education for juveniles is key to getting them out of the prison system, and it’s great to see that crucial prison programs are being rolled out across the nation.
Read More »Lawmaker Pushes Reforms Aimed at Disabling Michigan’s School to Prison Pipeline
A Michigan lawmaker is set on hobbling the school-to-prison pipeline in his state.
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