Publications

Developing a policy for internet use in state prisons might appear to be a matter for prison administrators and state officials alone; however, internet access for imprisoned people entails a surprisingly wide body of constitutional law at the federal level as well, balancing the rights of prisoners and the public in complex ways. Much of […]

The necessity of computer literacy for the segment of incarcerated citizens that will ultimately return to society at some point is real. Computer access is critical for education programs, legal access, social services program participation, rehabilitative services and reentry job readiness services. Computer literacy should be provided for the reintegration of any formerly incarcerated individual […]

Imagine never accessing the internet, using today’s technologically advanced phones, being denied access to the information highway or simply being able to search for basic information on Google, or browse libraries. While this is unimaginable to most, it is the reality for a large percentage of individuals returning to society following incarceration. Crafting an effective […]