Unlocking Minds In Lockup: Prison Education Opens Doors

Unlocking Minds in Lockup answers the nationwide call for criminal justice reform with an inside view of prison education making a difference.... Jan Walker candidly describes her belief in education as a door-opener for offenders. She gives readers an honest look at the rhythms of working inside, seeing inmates as students, and helping them prepare for reentry to society. She confronted negative attitudes and behaviors with honesty and options for even those who committed the most serious crimes to change their lives through critical thinking, open discussion in class and reaching out to their families and communities--From back cover.

• | Author: Janet D. Walker
• | Publisher: Plicata Press Llc
• | Publication Date: Jun 05, 2015
• | Number of Pages: 272 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0990310256
• | ISBN-13: 9780990310259