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Jennifer Schlosser, Sociology

Major

Sociology

Presentation Abstract

An individual convicted of committing a crime is expected to be sentenced, serve a punishment proportionate to the crime, and then reintegrated back into society. However, according to the criminological research, as an individual is processed through the criminal justice system, the odds become stacked against them to successfully participate in a "normal" life within society, post-incarceration. Individuals with a criminal record continue to be punished upon release for the crimes they committed by being stripped of rights and opportunities. For instance, individuals that were incarcerated are dehumanized in the eyes of other citizens and treated like they don't belong, making it difficult to build connections and relationships, further isolating them from society. Job opportunities and the chance to obtain higher education are difficult due to the restrictions, misconceptions, and disparities imposed by society. Individuals released from prison are rarely offered the resources to support them when they get out. Coastal Carolina University currently offers a sociology course called the Jail Experience that consists of traditional CCU students as well as incarcerated students involved in a rigorous drug rehabilitation program. This course is in the process of being made into a program where the incarcerated students can continue taking college courses and obtain an undergraduate degree and education despite their criminal background. The following research consists of a content analysis of similar programs at universities around the country in order to analyze emerging themes in creating a successful prison college program through understanding the unique challenges of post-incarcerated life.

Location

Room 3 (BRTH 114)

Start Date

12-4-2022 4:30 PM

End Date

12-4-2022 4:50 PM

Disciplines

Sociology

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Apr 12th, 4:30 PM Apr 12th, 4:50 PM

The Incarcerated VOICE Initiative: How to Successfully Elevate Incarcerated Students in Higher Education

Room 3 (BRTH 114)

An individual convicted of committing a crime is expected to be sentenced, serve a punishment proportionate to the crime, and then reintegrated back into society. However, according to the criminological research, as an individual is processed through the criminal justice system, the odds become stacked against them to successfully participate in a "normal" life within society, post-incarceration. Individuals with a criminal record continue to be punished upon release for the crimes they committed by being stripped of rights and opportunities. For instance, individuals that were incarcerated are dehumanized in the eyes of other citizens and treated like they don't belong, making it difficult to build connections and relationships, further isolating them from society. Job opportunities and the chance to obtain higher education are difficult due to the restrictions, misconceptions, and disparities imposed by society. Individuals released from prison are rarely offered the resources to support them when they get out. Coastal Carolina University currently offers a sociology course called the Jail Experience that consists of traditional CCU students as well as incarcerated students involved in a rigorous drug rehabilitation program. This course is in the process of being made into a program where the incarcerated students can continue taking college courses and obtain an undergraduate degree and education despite their criminal background. The following research consists of a content analysis of similar programs at universities around the country in order to analyze emerging themes in creating a successful prison college program through understanding the unique challenges of post-incarcerated life.