"In Michigan, roughly 22% of the state’s formerly incarcerated population end up back behind bars. Education can impact recidivism. A study from Emory University shows...recidivism rates drop to less than 14% after earning an associate degree, down to 5.6% after earning a bachelor’s degree, and nearly 0% with a master’s degree. More opportunities for returning citizens to learn in prison became accessible in July when Federal Pell Grants became available to the incarcerated again. " One Detroit
"In America, the prison system has become a place of retribution, not restoration. Inmates are often treated as sub-human, and often find themselves feeling hopeless. But a small midwest college decides to give inmates an opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree. Experience the journey of the resilient inmates as they fight incredible odds to change their lives – and change the system." ~Second Mile Video
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"I sat down and spoke with Rene Rodriguez, a boy raised by heroin-addicted parents, a teen who embraced street culture, leading him to the ultimate embrace of life without parole. Now, a man determined to make amends for his past actions and committed to giving back in meaningful ways. We discuss the profound impact that education can have on transforming lives, the importance of story and his newsletter - Views on LIFE. This publication is dedicated to sharing the stories of individuals serving life sentences, shedding light on their experiences that are often overlooked, so that society may start to see the humanity in those we never consider, except to consider them the very worst of humanity." ~Emma Charleston
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