Imagine you are in a formal college and that you have the opportunity to take your classes within prison walls and that your classmates are incarcerated prisoners? The very innovative program The Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program through Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania brings college students together with incarcerated men and women to study together, as
Graffiti. How do we perceive artistic talent splayed upon city walls and bus stops? Is it graffiti or art and messages in time? The Mural Arts Program reaches out to graffiti artists to redirect their artistic energies from destructive energy to making constructive or artistic mural painting. Founded in 1984 as a component of the
Inmates within the Oregon Prison system have the unique opportunity to grow organic produce within their prison gardens. In 2008, the Lettuce Grow Garden Foundation began working in one Oregon prison to teach horticulture and sustainable gardening practices. Today, this organization works in several Oregon correctional facilities creating gardens and gardeners. The Lettuce Grow Garden
Scores of studies and research continues to show that by giving prisoners educational, vocational and life-skills, that recidivism rates drop greatly. The Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services feels very strongly about giving prisoners and offenders tools for a successful reentry into society.
There are several programs within the Maryland Correctional Services that are geared for this success.
According to a study by researchers at the Minnesota Department of Corrections, prisoners who receive visitors were 13% less likely to commit another felony and 25% less likely to end up back in prison. What this study portrays is that we are all humans, and humans need human interaction. This simple act makes for a
Whether you wear a prison uniform or college clothes, people all have dreams, hopes, fears and wish to be understood. This became the sentiment from both women inmates at and several college students at Dartmouth College after working together creating a play and subsequent documentary, Telling My Story, about the lives of incarcerated women. The
Creating strong family bonds to prevent domestic violence and ensure a peaceful community is what The Elijah Network strives to accomplish. The Elijah Network partners with churches, schools and government agencies to help youth grow in a positive, supportive, faith-based community. One of the programs that The Elijah Network is involved with is the Dare
Prevention, education, and intervention are key components of helping at-risk people stay out of prison. People who suffer from mental illness and substance abuse often end up in prison, and if their illness is not addressed when released, many of these people will return to prison costing taxpayers thousands of dollars. Agape Family Network is
Prison education, restorative justice, and community corrections programs all begin with education. Perhaps you are thinking of becoming an educator in criminal justice. As part of Eastern Kentucky University, you can apply for an online Master’s Degree in Adult, Juvenile, and Community Corrections with the College of Justice & Safety. Preparing for a career in
Giving incarcerated inmates a chance to express themselves through art can be a very healing opportunity for prisoners, and often this healing through art can give these prisoners a second chance at life and the possibility of reduced rates of recidivism. Artist/prisoners, both men and women, incarcerated throughout the Oregon prison system, create art and