Lee College in Texas offers a six-week class to help inmates prepare for life after prison, aiming to reduce recidivism.

Lee College in Texas offers a unique six-week class to prepare inmates for life after prison, focusing on mental health, goal setting, and job seeking. Led by reentry specialist Calvin Green, the course is in high demand, with over 250 inmates on the waitlist. Despite Texas prisons restricting internet and library access, making research for job and housing opportunities challenging, the program aims to reduce recidivism and help former inmates reintegrate into society. In 2019, Texas allocated $500,000 for reentry support.

November 26, 2024
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