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For college applicants with a criminal record, “checking the box” can be a barrier
Published 4 days, 18 hours ago
Description
Piles of research have shown that EDUCATION leads to better outcomes for people getting out of prison – and prevents them from going back.
In Illinois, a small percentage of people in custody get to take college classes while they serve time.
But when they do get out and want to continue their education… there’s another barrier.
HOST: MELBA