A prison civics education program with proven results
$4 are saved for every $1 spent on education programs*
*Data above from "Evaluating the Effectiveness of Correctional Education" accessed at: https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR266.html
Making inroads with inmates before they get out:
Seven + years of direct onsite education and formation
More than 500 inmates studying civics, ethics, literature, and economics
Evidence-based programming: Zero disciplinary reports among 80% of the inmates who completed all four courses (facility report provided by the Florida Department of Corrections)
100 + inmates are on our waiting lists
Decline in prison violence leading to safer environments for security personnel
Reduction of boredom and intellectual stagnation
Sensible preparation of inmates reentering society
Tracking reentry impact in South Florida and beyond:
Saving taxpayers over $2.1 million dollars
Longer sentence inmates (15-20 years) reentering society are having positive community impact
Former inmates are successfully employed in transportation, manufacturing, facility maintenance, landscaping, automotive, and non-profit outreach
Creating safer neighborhoods through continuous contact with program graduates
Fall 2022: New College Program Launched at South Bay Correctional
20 incarcerated students selected for accredited courses through Huntington Junior College
Once approved, course credits will be eligible for transfer to any college and count toward a degree
We are working to expand the program to offer inmates associates degrees that will improve prison culture and expand opportunities for released inmates
Your donation educates and prepares inmates for successful reentry into society and a life of true freedom.
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