Bibliograph

College for convicts, the case for higher education in American prisons, Christopher Zoukis ; foreword by Alex Friedmann

Type

Label

College for convicts, the case for higher education in American prisons, Christopher Zoukis ; foreword by Alex Friedmann

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-283) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

College for convicts

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

882191731

Responsibility statement

Christopher Zoukis ; foreword by Alex Friedmann

Sub title

the case for higher education in American prisons

Summary

"Provide education to prisoners and they won't return to crime. Presenting a workable solution to America's over incarceration and recidivism problems, this book demonstrates that great fiscal benefits arise when modest sums are spent educating prisoners, instead of dedicating exponentially higher resources to confining them. Educating prisoners brings a reduction in crime and social disruption"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Why do we care? -- A historical perspective on prison education -- Prison education today : a reality check -- Barriers to betterment : roadblocks in the cell block -- Oases in the desert -- Options for distance learning -- Too late, too old? -- No guts, no gain -- What the world knows -- Thinking inside the box to make it happen -- Appendices: Federal bureau of prisons program statements -- Prisoner publications and pen-pal clubs -- Funding for correctional education -- Free and discounted books for prisoners -- Federal financial aid for incarcerated individuals FAQ -- Numbers tell a story -- Prison education in Europe -- Reentry facts

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