Wow, the college program changed a 68% recidivism rate to a 1% recidivism rate. That's pretty impressive.

Finely someone is fixing the US's prison system. I hope they keep going on strong and given those how are willy to work for a better future.

Listen. My science education teacher is a small lady, and had been hired to teach inmates. All the other teachers and officers believed she wouldn't last a few weeks, and some made bets on their guesses. She never had a single fight, a single problem, nor a single argument. Why? She kept their hands occupied and minds churning. She told us this because she also teaches the Teaching Science class in my college and the one mistake teachers make is not entertaining the children while focused on a group of them and not the others. You need to have activites and fun for those kids who aren't in the group, otherwise you'll have trouble.

When this program grows, you will never fully understand the tremendous significance of this concept. You may have taken his life, but you are honoring him by doing this....

Congratulations to all the graduates that earned their degrees y'all are a true inspiration keep up the good work.

Got this ad. Tracked the video down to just say, way to go. I would never expect this level of remorse, intelligence, or much else in this video from someone I perceived as a hardened criminal. There is definitely a way to rehabilitate criminals and I’m glad to see there is actual progress being made with that idea.

Right on. Go for your education with relentless determination. Never quit. Never, ever, ever.

Now to get more prisons to do this.

This channel needs more subscribers

Saw this as an ad, so I left the video I was watching to come and give this a like. Love this organization.

OH MY, Gratitude for a model of a working system, relevantly and precisely fine-tuned by a teacher, an educator, a maestro (one that shows)-

The whole documentary used to be available but can’t find it anymore, super sad because it’s incredible

mind blowing and brilliant initiative...hats off to u alll.....👌👌👌

I came from the ad. It’s awesome what school can do. Especially coming from me, a 12 year old that dislikes school

They should insert this type of class into juvenile correction facilities.

I'm glad to get the chance to see this. I've known about the broken penitentiary systems around the world for a looong time. It's a cycle of incarceration in most cases. The Netherlands really changed it around - they have a system that works incredibly well. Education is an excellent start, but it doesn't stop here. - Jamie

I am willing and able to help and be a part of this change.

Saw this on an ad, actually watched it

awe inspiration. HOPE.

Andy Dufresne? J/k I think it’s great that he is helping trying to fix a broken system. Need more people willing to help.

I agree this channel is great

Great! Wish i could find one who wants to change for good and be part of a community farm project. That doesnt want to just go back to what doesnt work. But to make a difference. Garden of Hope project.

When you need to watch this for school 😳

No matter if you did something bad in the first place you can get the second chance that people needs in their lifes and focus on their futures 😊

This is amazing!!!!!! Keep doing the good work!!!! Love from Asia.

High school need support

Its so nice to see this its also good that they look after them after they leave.

Oh my God this is so underrated

I love this program and find it so inspiring. Makes me want to plug in and assist.

Congratulations! I also train in prisons... its so rewarding. God bless you all.

This is such an amazing program. 👍

This is so good to see man, all this horrible stuff lately, love it. Keep rocking guy's!!!

This is awesome

Great video, only problem is that society, at least here in IL wants to keep you down. I had a high profile job in the military, people loved what I did and was able to help many folks. I had dignity and made a difference while earning almost $90K a year. I have 2 Master's degrees. Then 3 years ago I went to jail for 5 months. Now, I earn under $20K, even less last year. I've gone through my money for lawyers in appeals, trying to keep a roof over my head and food on the table. My friends have walked away and I'm about to loose everything. All I can get is a job as a cook (and even that's hard to get.) Forget being a counselor. I'd love to teach or work with the newly released, but that's a no-go. A priest-friend of mine with a PhD went to jail for financial stuff. He got a job as a pizza driver, but eventually he starved to death. Yup...no shit. Forget all the value that we have before hand; society says that my education, experience and potential are irrelevant. No wonder the suicide rate after prison is so high. Recidivism can be seen as the only way to stay alive, prison at least feeds you. Remember, when you get out, make good healthy connections - they're lifelines and will help keep you alive and hopeful.

Love this, really do.

And if you're doing (serious) crime and tired of all the stress, usually the bad lifestyle etc.. Cash in on it somewhat literally. Beats going into big debt with student loans too.. There's autobody programs (restore old/classic cars!), science related, heavy equipment maintenance/operation, a number of serious good $$ professions, including law enforcement (not all agencies participate). The main thing is once into these things, ya have to be/stay clean, straight.. Any of you cons that do the heavy equipment, consider starting your own forklift op/safety school -There isn't any hands-on fork op. school that I know of.. Just a bunch of online stuff.. In bigger cities, there's usually places where you can buy used (fixer-upper) forklifts for $2k or less.. Lots of demand for fork operators, but nobody's operating hands-on use schools/classes to certify!..Start as a part-time "gig", then start adding other locations, franchise, etc..;Big skill difference between fork op. and big rig driving skills.. But lots of trucking schools..

I wanna go to that prison

💙💙💙that is so kind and manhood

I love this channel

Public education failed these individuals as children and adolescents.

Nothing but love 💗

this is so fucking important

Teach them to install solar panels. Reduce prison sentences by 50% to 75% to work off their time

A guy who went to jael for cooking drugs? Looks like a future pharmacist!

Beautiful

If they’re already in prison it’s a controlled environment we can test it here

A Prison is not about punishment.. It's About Giving a Second Chance to be a Better Person Again and Fix Broken People..

4:38 my man knows the chakeup, hes invited to the cookout

Looks amazing

he sounds a bit like Ray Zancanelli from Breakout Kings in the beginning of the video. plus, sing is a big part of that show as well

Hey!

I love this and I think this is nothing but positive and amazing especially for something within the United States prison system. But if I can be completely open and honest, I have a hard time not being a little bitter with the fact that I have 30k in student loans from obtaining my bachelors degree. And they are getting the same accredited degree that is being payed for with my taxes.

Cool.

Criminals must not have no education

Lmao I’m from Ossining and I’m a certified teacher in Texas now I’m looking to teach in a prison because public school teaching is roughhh

Goooo to high school

Track them and put them in prison super villains

Watch what is turning around criminals in Pakistan's jails: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l7OArdl9xrzdmIk.html

Could you explain to me why from all the “proud” suspects only 10% were Released and why from all the “chicken” suspects only 10% were Arrested?

Did mlk really say that?

Thanks Tax payers for the school assistance lol.

Nnnnnoooooo dont give prisoners education

I am not your migher