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Christopher Zoukis, JD | February 1, 2012 | Prison News

Changing Lives Through Literature-An Alternative Sentencing Program

For many of us, reading is a part of our daily life. Yet some adults and youth have not been exposed to literature or may not even know how to read. Reading can help enlighten the mind, help with character building, and help transform lives. Changing Lives Through Literature began in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in 1991 as an alternative sentencing program […]

Christopher Zoukis, JD | August 3, 2011 | Educational Programs

What is Prison Education and Why Should We Care?

Introduction Prison education, also known as Inmate Education and Correctional Education, is an expansive term encompassing any educational activities occurring inside a prison. These educational activities include both vocational training and academic education. The goal of such activities is to prepare the prisoner for success outside of prison and to enhance the rehabilitative aspects of prison. Educational […]