Episode 26 - Persons Deprived of Liberty

Welcome to episode 26! This week your hosts do a deep dive into the prison education system. Chelsea talks about the history of educational opportunities for incarcerated people in the U.S., and Katie discusses what the education system in Ohio has to offer for those imprisoned. While there is much work to be done in terms of prison reform in this country, steps are slowing (finally!) being taken to help ensure access to education for incarcerated persons. Katie shares her disappointment in the outlet mall stores not being true outlet stores, and Chelsea talks pyrotechnics.

Northwestern Prison Education Program – Benefits of Prison Education

Second chances: “Why providing Pell Grants for prison inmates is a sound investment” by Gerard Robinson

Prison Studies Project

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction – OCSS Overview

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction – Inmate Education

Wikipedia – North America Prison Education

Center for American Progress – “Education Opportunities in Prison Are Key to Reducing Crime” by Kathleen Bender

Inside Higher Ed – “A Sure Bet” by Doran Larson

CNN Money – Education vs Prison Costs

Federal Bureau of Prisons – Education Programs