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A report on the California state prison education system, which suggests that having incarcerated people taking college classes reduces recidivism. Study uses statistics from RAND to argue recidivism rates of inmates who receive college education are cut in half. Report claims funding for college education programs in prison is a solution to continue reducing recidivism.

Ben Paynter is a senior writer at fast company covering social impact, future of philanthropy, and innovative food companies.

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