Though it might not seem like a peacebuilding issue at first, the integration of former prisoners, as well as reducing overall the prison population are two of the most critical issues we need to focus on in building peace. The percentage of those incarcerated with some college background is 22%, as such providing higher education opportunities while in prison is important to rehabilitation.
This piece from Community College Daily discusses what community colleges and other groups are doing to advance reentry.
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