The prison to school pipeline: Why freedom behind bars starts with the mind
Summary
The article discusses the challenges faced by prisoners in accessing education while incarcerated. It highlights the limited educational opportunities available in prisons and the personal experiences of an inmate striving to obtain a legitimate degree. The article emphasizes the barriers to higher education for prisoners and the importance of accredited programs.Key Facts
- Prison educational programs often offer only GED-level coursework.
- Inmates can pursue further education through correspondence courses, which are self-study and can be costly.
- Many correspondence schools are unaccredited, offering degrees without real educational value.
- Accredited college degrees are often too expensive for prisoners.
- Some prisoners, like the article's author, seek to maintain hope and purpose by studying and pursuing education.
- The Bard Prison Initiative provides accredited college programs for inmates but is not available in all prisons.
- NJ-STEP is a program offering college classes to prisoners, but access to it is restricted in some facilities.
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