"Expanding access to education is proven to reduce recidivism and increase employment opportunities for people returning to their communities from incarceration. Education can make all the difference in whether those who have been involved with the justice system are able to chart a new path, rather than be defined by their past."
"Higher education programs are a partnership between campuses across the state and the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. The instruction participants receive is identical to what universities provide on their campuses. Courses are taught by professors, students are held to the same academic standards, and their coursework leads to the same degrees."
"Faculty frequently note that their justice-involved students are among the most motivated in their classrooms, often outperforming their peers. Universities have a presence in 36 state prisons, demonstrating New York's commitment to being a national leader in providing meaningful educational opportunities within correctional facilities."
Education serves as a critical yet underutilized tool for improving public safety and supporting criminal justice reform. Expanding educational access for incarcerated individuals reduces recidivism rates and creates employment opportunities for people returning to communities. New York leads nationally in higher education prison programs through partnerships between state universities and the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Universities operate in 36 state prisons, offering identical instruction to campus-based courses taught by professors with the same academic standards and degree credentials. Justice-involved students demonstrate exceptional motivation and academic performance. These programs provide transformative opportunities for individuals to develop skills and knowledge, enabling them to build new paths forward rather than remain defined by their past involvement with the criminal justice system.
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