Prisons
True or False: Alcatraz was located in San Francisco Bay, California
True
True or False: China has the most people in prison in the world.
False
True or False: Education in prison programs are only offered to white men.
False
True or False: Educating a prisoner make them less likely to come back to prison after release.
True
How many levels of security are there in state-run prisons?
Three
What race has the largest amount of people in United States prisons?
Black/African-American
Name one type of the education programs offered in prison.
Vocational Training, GED, Associates, Bachelors
What does Recidivism mean?
To come back to prison after having been released.
What is the lowest security level in prison?
Minimum
1 in ___ African-American boys born in the United States get arrested.
Three
How long do you have to go to college to get a bachelors degree?
Four years
What is one question commonly asked by employers that can be a problem for former inmates trying to get a job?
Have you ever been to prison before? or Do you have an education?
What is the name of the only Super-Max facility in the United States?
ADX Florence
How much does it cost to imprison a person for a year?
$60,000 per year
How much does it cost to educate a prisoner for a year?
$5,000 per year
Can you enroll in the military after having been released from prison?
No - having gone to prison disqualifies you from serving in the military.
In total, how many known attempted escapes from Alcatraz have there been?
36 known attempts
What percentage of United States inmates are in prison for violent crimes?
30%
What does GED stand for?
General Education Development
What is another benefit that prison education provides after release, in addition to improved job prospects and decreased recidivism?
Improved chance of getting into college or other school, improved sense of self-worth
In the United States, how many people out of every 100,000 are in prison?
700 people out of every 100,000