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What is Mass Incarceration

Chapter 9
Handbook of Research on Barriers for Teaching 21st-Century Competencies and the Impact of Digitalization
Imprisonment rates far exceed former incarceration rates or the proportion of imprisoned persons compared to other states.
Published in Chapter:
Barriers to Correctional Education in the Age of Digitalization: The Efficacy of 21st Century Competencies in Prison Education
Peter Anthony Zitko (Solano College, USA)
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 21
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-6967-2.ch009
Abstract
The purpose of this chapter is to describe educational barriers confronting incarcerated college students in the age of digitalization. This chapter will also explore how to mitigate barriers to developing 21st century competencies. Many incarcerated college students are academically disenfranchised due to the lack of access to essential modern learning modalities for traditional college students. Failure to provide incarcerated students with adequate 21st century competencies may impede their successful reintegration into society.
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Collateral Consequences: Incarceration, Communities, and Reintegration
The pervasive and systemic incarceration of underserved populations.
Published in Chapter: Collateral Consequences: Incarceration, Communities, and Reintegration; From: Counseling Strategies for Children and Families Impacted by Incarceration
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