Prison Program in Illinois Offers Free College Education for Inmates

Prison Program in Illinois Offers Free College Education for Inmates
The Cook County Department of Corrections, housing one of the nation's largest jails, is seen in Chicago on April 9, 2020. Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images
Bradley Martin
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A new policy introduced by the Illinois Department of Corrections and the Illinois Justice Project (ILJP) focuses on post-secondary education for the incarcerated.

The program outlines how prisons in the state of Illinois will emphasize accredited education programs and highlight available educational options for inmates. According to ILJP Director Ahmadou Dramé, this new policy will also significantly reduce the high recidivism rates among those who are sent to prison.

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