Odyssey Beyond Bars provides opportunities for personal transformation and empowerment through prison education

Incarcerated man holding pen and pad of paper

“The desire for this kind of material is very strong and it has been a great match. Many of the things that have made Odyssey successful in the community – that engagement, that wraparound approach and support with tutoring and academic advising – wound up translating beautifully to the prisons,” says Moreno.

“Many people in prison need a pathway to turn their life around, and education can provide that pathway,” Moreno adds. “I am excited to see the university offer people in prison some of the same opportunities for learning and transformation that we offer to our students on campus.”

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