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Inmates at Oregon State Penitentiary won a national debate championship through a 50-year-old program that fosters critical thinking and rehabilitation.
Debate is thriving in Oregon State Penitentiary, where incarcerated individuals participate in structured, college-level debates through the Capital Toastmasters program.
Inmates construct logical arguments, consider opposing views, and resolve conflicts through dialogue, with some crediting the experience for personal growth and reduced sentences.
A recent tournament saw an inmate team win a championship, highlighting the program’s success.
Active for over 50 years and supported by the National Prison Debate League, the initiative promotes critical thinking, empathy, and self-advocacy as tools for rehabilitation across eight U.S. correctional facilities.
Los reclusos de la Penitenciaría Estatal de Oregon ganaron un campeonato nacional de debate a través de un programa de 50 años que fomenta el pensamiento crítico y la rehabilitación.