Join the Urban Institute for a conversation about postsecondary education for people who are incarcerated and how research and lessons from on-the-ground implementation can expand and improve these opportunities. Studies have highlighted various postrelease benefits to education in prison, including higher likelihood of desistence and better employment opportunities. With this year’s reinstatement of Pell grants for those who are incarcerated, the field is at a critical juncture for understanding how we can expand these opportunities while ensuring high-quality programming for students.
This discussion pairs Erin L. Castro, a seasoned researcher on postsecondary education in prison, with Terrell Blount, a formerly incarcerated leader who is working to expand and improve postsecondary education opportunities for people affected by the criminal legal system.
SPEAKERS:
- Terrell A. Blount, Executive Director, Formerly Incarcerated College Graduates Network
- Erin L. Castro, Associate Dean, Access and Communities Engagement, and Executive Director, Research Collaborative on Higher Education in Prison, University of Utah
- David Pitts, Interim Associate Vice President and Senior Research Fellow, Urban Institute (moderator)