Information on Resources

[TexasDust]

I am going to try and find what I can. There is some out there but being that there are SO MANY States I want to find something out, that can be useful to Everyone!

So please REPLY HERE if you know of any in the location where your at Let's help the Offenders out and their families by getting INFORMATION out there that can help them Strive to be the Best.

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Christian Groups

THERE MAYBE EVEN GRANTS OUT THERE SO THEY CAN GO TO COLLEGE!

UPDATE: JUNE 09, 2009
I AM POSTING INFORMATION UP IN EACH STATE INDIVIDUALLY WITH THE RESOURCES I FIND.

[TexasDust]

5 Reasons for Prisoners to Seek Education Programs
Here are some scary statistics:

More than half of the adults in American federal and state prisons can’t read or write, and have below an eight-grade education.

According to a report to the NY Senate, a majority of state prisoners do not have high school diplomas and a majority cannot read.

Another study looked at 220 male inmates at a NY State Maximum security prison and found that 79% of the inmates dropped out of high school.

Finally, the NJ Dept of Corrections estimates 70 percent of its offenders were functioning at the two lowest literacy levels.

A clear conclusion is this: The less education you have (academic, vocational, and moral), the more likely you are to go to and STAY IN prison.

Put another way, here are 5 reasons for inmates to do whatever it takes to seek educational opportunities while they are incarcerated:

1. All the statistics show that inmates who seek out education programs are much less likely to go back to prison when they get out.

2. Job skills (IE Things you can learn in prison vocational programs) equal money in the bank. The greater your skill sets, the greater your odds of getting a high paying and rewarding civilian job.

3. Educated prisoners are significantly less violent prisoners.

4. Prisoners who take advantage of educational opportunities have a much stronger and healthier sense of self-worth. In other words, they don’t feel the need to “prove themselves” so much because they have ACTUAL skills.

5. A thirst for knowledge needs no explanation. And it is never too late to start!

Feb.10, 2009 | Helpful Information

[Casemanager]

Idaho
I set up Re-entry plans for offenders and it makes a differance they need education to get through and understand the treatment process and get employment.
As a privit case manager I will set up a Release Case Plan, based on the specific needs of each offender. We can also help find, investigate and get approved housing in the area needed. We will help set up the appropriate release programs and finding funding if available. If desired, we can provide information for their friends and family, informing them of the process and helping them understand the release case plan progress. Information and communications are shared with their Case Manager/PSRS, Release Coordinator in Probation and Parole in their district, Pre-Board Officer, Parole Board and the support person their choice. There is no guarantee that the parole board will approve the offender for parole but the offender will have a better chance of approval with a strong release plan.

[moonfacesmom]

Hello, all, My daughter Margaret is in Hernando Correctional in Brooksville, Fl.
I have her enrolled in Stratford Career Institute. It is a vocational coorespondence curriculum, and the advisors on the phone are very helpful and are used to dealing with the prison system. My daughter had to send me a form with questions regarding the school and curriculum. The representative I spoke to answered all of the questions and I sent it back for approval. Then, I am able to begin this course for her. The website for this is www.sci-careers.com.
Hope this offers some help for others. Getting an education while being incarecerated almost makes sense of it all. Do it now !!

[pegged211]

I would love to know if there are programs available. I have a son in prison in Nevada and he wants to work at something.

If you know of anything please let me know. Thank you.

[msvanilla]

I would like to learn all I can from any source about education, jobs, community resources and any area of support for my husband. He is located in Michigan (Southeastern Michigan)

Thanxs

[Casemanager]

here are several programs in Idaho the main treatment programs are the Cognitive self change stage I , SANE and the Therapeutic community. IDOC has pathways for Offenders to take but they also offer parenting, education, relapse prevention and vocational classes. The Offender needs to meet with the case manager and find out what pathway they are on and what other classes are offered at that facility. If you want more information just ask.

[CeeCeeNTexas]

Any information about TEXAS???

[jorene]

My son is serving time in New castle indiana. When he was sentenced the judge told him if you get your ged you can recieve a time-cut for that. And he strongly recommended he do so. Which we all thought was great. because my son has a learning disability so we thought would be great if he could get ged while incarcerated at least one good thing would come of his incarceration. But now since he has gotten there they tell him he can have no timecuts because the waiting list is to long and it would be time for him to go home before he could get it.

[tusai1]

What are the rules, standards, etc for Education in Illinois?

Thank you