Commentary
Nearly 75 percent of individuals incarcerated in state prisons do not have a high school diploma. Only about 15 percent of incarcerated adults have a postsecondary degree, compared to about 45 percent of the general public. Most prisons offer some form of GED certificate or adult basic education courses, but that is simply not sufficient to ensure employability in today’s job market. In addition to broadening a student’s knowledge base, a robust education curriculum can make a person more employable and less likely to reoffend.