As the United States attempts to address issues of prison overcrowding, recidivism, and rehabilitation, states like California have turned to higher education during and after incarceration to remedy the situation and promote successful community reentry among individuals who have served time in the nation’s prisons. People who are formerly incarcerated are often up against a myriad of obstacles once released, and programs like California State University’s Project Rebound aim to aid in this transition through a model rooted in community and campus care. Numerous bodies of research have explored the impacts of education on individuals who are actively incarcerated; however, few studies have analyzed or given voice to the experiences of formerly incarcerated students transitioning from a carceral environment to higher education. Through a generic qualitative approach, this study aims to fill gaps in the existing literature related to program effectiveness and experiences of Project Rebound students pursuing higher education post-incarceration.
| Date of Award | Jan 1 2025 |
|---|
| Original language | English |
|---|
| Supervisor | Steven A. Hecht (Supervisor), James Pann (Advisor) & Tina Jaeckle (Advisor) |
|---|