Friday, June 3, 2011

Going to College in Prison, reducing recidivism

A professor tells of how Sing Sing Correctional Facility in New York allows its inmates to go to college. The students are dedicated and it helps them turn their life around. While the national recidivism rate within three years of release from prison is 60%, this program boasts one of 0% so far. While the number won't stay zero for ever, closing the revolving door in prisons is something worth looking into.

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