Higher Education in Prison - An Uncommon Good

Explore the transformative power of higher education in prisons through this 18-minute TEDx talk by Richard Ray. Delve into the challenges faced by incarcerated individuals and learn how earning a college degree can significantly alter their life trajectories. Gain insights into viewing prisoners as bearers of human dignity and understand the far-reaching benefits of prison education for inmates, their families, communities, and even prison staff. Discover the importance of preparing the 95% of incarcerated individuals who will eventually be released for successful reintegration into society. Drawing from his extensive experience as a professor, academic leader, and co-director of the Hope-Western Prison Education Program, Ray presents a compelling case for the expansion of college-in-prison programs as a means to address inequity and promote justice in the American prison system.