Education Programs in Prisons

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This paper explains that education is the most important form of rehabilitation for inmates because, although prison is often seen as a place of punishment, the public must look into the future as these individuals are released into society. The author points out that the higher the level of education a prisoner receives, the less likely he or she is to return to prison. The paper states that the reason why education in prison has such a positive effect on the recidivism rate is because when a prisoner receives an education, he or she also experiences a transformation of character that allows a release from the cycle of crime.

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"According to John Linton, inmates are educated in prison so they will be something other than inmates later in their lives. Most inmates are placed in prison with less education than the general population. Linton explains that although the lower education level did not cause the inmate to commit any crimes, it is a "factor in the criminal's decision-making process". In addition, an education allows the inmate to see a world of options, whereas a lack of education makes the inmate feels as though he or she has nothing much to lose. Linton also points out that a lack of education often results in low self-esteem and disrespect for "others and institutions". "

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