Sisyphus No More - by Roger C Byrd & Harvey McCloud (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Sisyphus No More presents compelling psychological, sociological, ethical, and financial grounds for providing more and better education and training to our incarcerated population.
- About the Author: Roger C. Byrd, EdD, Dr. Roger C. Byrd, EdD, is professor of criminal justice and political science and director of prison programs at Brewton-Parker College.
- 186 Pages
- Social Science, Criminology
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About the Book
Sisyphus No More presents compelling psychological, sociological, ethical, and financial grounds for providing more and better education and training to our incarcerated population. The arguments show that education and training programs humanize prisoners, support their reint...Book Synopsis
Sisyphus No More presents compelling psychological, sociological, ethical, and financial grounds for providing more and better education and training to our incarcerated population. The arguments show that education and training programs humanize prisoners, support their reintegration into society and securing a living-wage job.
Review Quotes
The authors describe innovative practices that government and educational institutions might implement to expand opportunities and improve the effectiveness of prison education. Key elements of the argument stress that educating prisoners reduces recidivism, reduced recidivism decreases the prison population and saves money, the money saved exceeds that spent on prison education, and that excess money can be used for projects that benefit all segments of society. This book will interest policy makers and researchers as well as students and researchers in fields spanning education, criminal justice, and sociology. Recommended. All levels.
About the Author
Roger C. Byrd, EdD, Dr. Roger C. Byrd, EdD, is professor of criminal justice and political science and director of prison programs at Brewton-Parker College. Byrd is civically active through his board memberships with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia, the Civic Affairs Foundation, and as a senior fellow with the Philemon Fellowship. Prior to his career in education, Byrd served twenty-two years in the Georgia House of Representatives..
Harvey McCloud, PhD, formerly taught at the University of Kansas and Washburn University and is currently the owner and principal at Clear Copy Editorial Services.
