“None of those things got people to be self-reflective and think differently about themselves,” said panel member Vivian Nixon, executive chair of CCF. Kerman and the panelists agreed that one reason a better education reduces recidivism isn’t the fact that it helps them find a job, but that it makes them self-reflective.Īccess to housing, employment, and substance abuse treatment are important, the panelists agreed, but educational resources are a key component of a successful policy. That likelihood drops to 5.6% for people with bachelor’s degrees, and less than 1% for those with master’s degrees. According to the panel’s host organization, College & Community Fellowship (CCF), 65% of US prisoners without a higher degree are likely to return to prison or jail within three years of release. Kerman appeared on a panel of journalists and activists to discuss the value of making education more accessible to currently and formerly incarcerated women. It was liveable, as portrayed in her book and the TV series, but it wasn’t full of resources.
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