04/11/2023
Education and Career Guide After Incarceration Resources
According to a report by the Prison Policy Initiative, only 4% of ex-offenders have earned a bachelor's degree or higher, and they experience an unemployment rate of 27%. Studies show that having stable employment and a higher education degree can reduce recidivism.
Intelligent.com created a guide for people with prior convictions to learn about going to college. They provide information about various grants and scholarships, advocacy programs and resources for ex-offenders, and other vital information to help them earn a degree.