GreaterGood
This article highlights quick facts correlating illiteracy with higher recidivism rates and the likelihood of incarceration.
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The NCES report examines inmates' literacy skills, and experiences during incarceration and before entering prison.
Truthout
This article talks about the struggles of incarcerated women with illiteracy, based on their experiences with educational programs in a Florida correctional facility.
The Guardian
This article discusses the rise of book and magazine bans in U.S. prisons, which restricts inmates' access to educational, literary, and rehabilitative resources.
The Hill
This article analyzes the lack of funding, resources, and relevant materials in prison libraries which reinforces the cycle of recidivism.
PEN America
This report focuses on the underfunding and limited access to prison libraries across the U.S.
Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS)
This report explores the disparities in access to education and how these gaps contribute to recidivism.
New America
This national survey of higher education programs in U.S. prisons discusses the benefits and accessibility to the inmates who are in these programs.
PIAAC Survey Highlights
This report from the National Center for Education Statistics emphasizes the lower literacy and education levels among incarcerated adults, limited training access, and their strong interest in learning.