I spent a very brief stint working for a contractor in a prison. It’s a terrible place devoid of hope. Yes, the inmates have done terrible crimes to be placed in prison, but you could never remove their humanity. Some still deserved a chance, but those chances are incredibly difficult.

State/federal prison lacks the kind of personal accountability needed to lift out of the cycle of crime. This is where churches and non-profits can step-in. Behavior takes a long time to change, sometimes it’s easier to jump back in to the same crowd after leaving the system.

I came across this program and really think it’s a great idea. The results have been stellar.

http://www.prisonentrepreneurship.org/