Being in prison does not necessarily mean that you cannot finish a college degree. Recidivism might be a reality each inmate has to face but the chance to pursue a college degree can lower its hold on the inmate — pushing him towards a more productive life. There are many correspondence courses for inmates. There…
by Guest Blogger, Rachel Milano Most people who are incarcerated have lived a very hard life. They have gone through great suffering and being put behind bars may seem like a foregone conclusion. However, as a society we owe it to them to give them alternatives to a better life. A correspondence course is one…
by guest blogger, Rachel Milano When one takes the road toward the dark side, it can sometimes be difficult to get yourself out of the deep hole you’ve dug yourself into. Such is the case of people who are incarcerated. Sometimes it seems that life is pretty much over once you are behind bars and…
by Guest Blogger, Rachel Milano Education is a basic right for everyone and this includes inmates. Being behind bars does not mean you forfeit your right to a college education. Most states have eliminated their prison education programs when President Clinton banned the Pell Grant for inmates in 1994. Fortunately, there are college correspondence courses…
By guest blogger, Rachel Milano Being incarcerated does not mean that you will not get a chance to earn a degree. While recidivism rates may be high among prisoners, this rate significantly goes down among those who manage to achieve a college degree while incarcerated. There are a number of correspondence courses for inmates. However,…