Are you looking only looking at the UK or other countries? I ask because I am working on a similar project in the United States (Georgia) more historical in scope.

Dear Seneca - great to 'meet' you so-to-speak :). My aim is to look at Norwegian, German and English teachers working in prisons. BUT....this is early days for me and I'm generally very interested in this new direction. What did you have in mind?

best

Gerry

Hi Gerry:

When I was at Ball State, we had a program that was offered at the Indiana State Reformatory, a maximum security prison. While I was involved with the program, we actually had an inmate (student) complete a 4-year degree (General Studies). The program required college administrators to pass through the Wheel House and enter the Prison Proper to the education building.

Mike

Dear Mike - many thanks. Do you think that student would be willing to be interviewed by me?

best

Gerry

Hi Gerry,

Your project sounds very interesting. I'm currently working with a couple initiatives in Georgia to educate prisoners. Academically, I am interested in the origin of modern prison education programs in the state, when and how they were dismantled, and how contemporary programs have evolved from these previous challenges. Perhaps as both of our projects evolve, we could consider a comparative study?

Dear Seneca - that sounds a wonderful idea. My email address is [email protected]. Perhaps we can, when the moment suits, take this discussion further there? best

Gerry

Dear Gail - that is wonderful - thank you so much. My email address is [email protected] lets arrange a time and I can ring you from London. Many thanks and looking forward to chatting to you.

best

Gerry

Bard college in the US has an extensive program. See bpi.bard.edu.

Dear Mary - thank you SO much for this. Will check this out. Hoping all well with you.

best wishes

Gerry

Hey Gerry,

In the state of Ohio (U.S.), all 30 of the state correctional institutions have education programs available to inmates. These include academic (aimed at receiving a GED), vocational/apprenticeship, and college. For the academic and vocational programs the Correctional Education Association provides standards for classes and there is a department under the Department of Corrections aimed at supporting these education programs. For the college programs (offered in about 18 of the 30 institutions), each institution has a different University (usually the closest in proximity & willing to offer classes in prison) that offer classes. Professors from these Universities are contracted to teach at the institutions and inmates can earn many different certificates based on the classes that they complete.

I am working on a study on correctional education, please let me know if you have more questions. I can give you lots of information about correctional education in the Midwestern region of the U.S.

Dear Amanda

Huge apology for the delay in response. I am still not used to using this forum. My email is by far the best way of getting in touch ([email protected]). Thank you SO much for this lovely message. I will certainly take you up on this offer. I am currently rushing around interviewing teachers and former prisoners and it would be great to chat more with you on this and perhaps think about coming out to you as and when appropriate. Huge thanks and best wishes

Gerry

HI Amanda

Hoping you are well.  I have had, recently, a policy paper published on Prison education if this is of any use to you?

best wishes

GErry