Education is essential for everyone to lead a better life and become responsible individuals in society. Education for prisoners is even more essential as it not only improves their lives but also prepares them to lead a better life when they return to civilization. Education transforms the life of the prisoner. It works as a therapy in their life with positive and constructive thinking. Along with the government, private organizations, universities, and non-profit organizations also contribute funds to prisoners' education. It is a worthy investment by the government to educate prisoners as education helps them succeed in their lives. This investment by the government reduces the crime rate in the society. Prisoners would become responsible and teach teenagers and neighborhood communities the advantages and disadvantages of education. Educating prisoners not only reduces the crime rate, but improves employment and saves money spent by the government on prisons and prisoners. Education helps the individual to judge between good and evil. Educating prisoners makes them realize the mistakes they have made and gives them the ability to correct themselves. They will recognize the need to change their lives to re-enter society. Education enables them to think positively and helps them make better decisions in their lives. This change will decrease the crime rate and reduce the chances of prisoners committing a crime again or returning to their old lives. The government, like other investments towards the country's development, also finances the education of prisoners. Although this is an expense for the government, it recognizes the need for education for prisoners. The funds spent by the government on prison education are cost-effective... middle of paper... life has returned to prison with the aim of helping other prisoners change their lives. They gave their lives as an example for other prisoners. They positively encouraged prisoners to get education and change their way of thinking. The article explains the views of the transformed prisoners and how they are influencing the lives of other prisons in this real world. As published by Sarah Lawrence, Daniel P. Mears, Glenn Dubbin, Jeremy Travis on May 30, 2002, the article evaluates the research literature on the effectiveness of prison education, job training on post-release outcomes. The types of programs offered and the impact of those programs on inmates. Well-designed and implemented programs not only change inmates' attitudes towards healthy living but also encourage them to participate in pro-social activities.
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