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When it comes to rehabilitation within the criminal justice system, offering real, impactful job training programs is essential. At the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ (BOP) Lompoc camp, this commitment to rehabilitation is exemplified through a robust job training and certification program that partners with Sacramento State University and the State of California.

As a former MBA student at Adams State University ("ASU"), Prison Education Program ("PEP"), I can tell you that they believe that education is a powerful tool for transformation—especially behind prison walls. As one of the nation’s leading providers of print-based correspondence education, their mission is to empower incarcerated individuals with academic opportunities that open doors to success during and after incarceration.

Research confirms what reform advocates have long argued: education and workforce training programs in prisons significantly reduce the chances of reoffending and improve employment outcomes after release. A recent report from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy compiles the most comprehensive meta-analysis on this topic to date.