More than 2 million people are incarcerated in the United States, and around 700,000 are released from prison each year. Those who are released face daunting obstacles as they seek to reenter their communities, and rates of recidivism are high. Many experts believe that stable employment is critical to a successful transition from prison to the…

More than 2 million people are incarcerated in the United States, and around 700,000 are released from prison each year. Those who are released face daunting obstacles as they seek to reenter their communities, and rates of recidivism are high. Many experts believe that stable employment is critical to a successful transition from prison to the…

This handbook describes how apprenticeship programs may be developed and established in a correctional institution. Advantages and disadvantages of an apprenticeship, Michigan State policy, and definitions of terms are presented in the first three sections. The various steps in development and implementation of an apprenticeship program are…

Three major issues confronting Michigan community colleges in providing prison education are discussed in this paper. The first section deals with funding problems, focusing on the necessity of reapplying for funding on an annual basis, the diversity of funding sources, the acquisition of supplies and equipment, and the maintenance of a stable…