New research about the conundrum that many formerly incarcerated job seekers face: deciding whether to share the job training and educational certificates they did in prison.
Prisons
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A second chance for a juvenile lifer
A Q&A with Andrew Hundley, who was sentenced to life in prison at 15, about prison cowboys and the value of education behind the bars.
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Comeback stories
It took almost nine years and nine different prisons — violence, solitary, violence, solitary — before Danny would enroll in a college program.
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First Person: ‘I wonder about comeback stories. Danny’s might be one.’
Danny’s journey was not like mine. It took almost nine years and nine different prisons — violence, solitary, violence, solitary — before he would enroll in a college program.
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The power of a single book
Most prisons have some kind of library, but incarcerated people report that the texts are outdated or they have limited access to them. Dozens of prison book programs work to fill the gap.
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The power of narrative
How ethnic studies offers young incarcerated people a new story about their history and culture.
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Pursuing a Ph.D. from prison
Two years ago Brandon Brown became the first person to earn a graduate degree while incarcerated in the state of Maine. Here’s how he ended up in a doctoral program.
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Colorado may expand college education for incarcerated
As people in prisons qualify once again for Pell Grants, several Colorado institutions have shown interest in offering programs.
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‘A change in narrative’: Ethnic studies program helps incarcerated youth navigate identity
“We as a discipline are dedicated to serving the public,” said the dean of ethnic studies at San Francisco State. “It’s basically sort of the way we view the world, that our curriculum needs to be accessible and relevant to all communities who want a college degree.”
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Calls for college for incarcerated youth
Several states, including New Jersey, Utah, and California, have made efforts to increase access to higher ed for incarcerated young people. The need partly stems from recent juvenile justice reforms that allow young adults to stay in youth facilities for longer.