A Higher Purpose for Higher Education
Nov 27, 2012
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From the Indianapolis Star
Eliminating college education for prison inmates is an easy enough move to make, politically speaking. But does it make sense for the taxpaying public?
Not when history shows that convicts who take classes are substantially less likely to wind up back behind bars once they’re released.
The benefits appear to apply to study of the liberal arts as well as vocational training. But Gov. Mitch Daniels wants the emphasis put on the latter area, with the rationale that it will lead to more jobs — certainly a key factor in staying free.
