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Men at the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Bonne Terre, Mo. listen to a philosophy discussion hosted by the St. Louis University Prison Program. — Sebastián Hidalgo

April 19, 2019

What’s The Value Of A College In Prison Program — Beyond Recidivism?

There are roughly 200 college in prison programs nationwide, including in Illinois, and there's debate over whether they make a difference.

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Five inmates at the Danville Correction Center created a mural composed of eight parts featuring the portraits of respected alums of the DCC college in prison program, the Education Justice Program. The artists behind the piece are also en — Travis Stansel/Illinois Public Media

February 25, 2019

U of I College In Prison Program Receives $90,000 Grant

The University of Illinois Education Justice Project recently received a grant to assist with its fundraising efforts. EJP is a college in prison program serving inmates at the Danville Correctional Center.

Five inmates at the Danville Correction Center created a mural composed of eight parts featuring the portraits of respected alums of the DCC's college in prison program, the Education Justice Program. The artists behind the piece are also enroll — Travis Stansel / Illinois Public Media

February 23, 2018

Urbana Art Installation Displays Work From Danville Inmates

A new art exhibit at the Common Ground food co-operative in Urbana features the work of five inmates at the Danville Correctional Center. The installation is a partnership between the co-op and the Education Justice Project, a college in prison program at the University of Illinois.