Prison Scholars | Prisons and Justice Initiative

Prison Scholars Return to the Classroom

Georgetown’s Prison Scholars Program began its fall semester at the D.C. Jail with three in-person classes.

Joel Caston, a Georgetown Prison Scholar, will serve as a local public official after his election on June 15.

Georgetown University will introduce a bachelor’s degree program for incarcerated students.

A Prison Scholar alum reflects on pursuing education while incarcerated and looks ahead to life after his release.

This semester, the Prison Scholars Program is offering incarcerated students four credit-bearing courses, all conducted virtually through tablets.

https://www.georgetown.edu/news/prison-scholars-program-receives-1-million-mellon-foundation-grant/