Innovation Behind Bars

Any correctional employee can give you a list of why the internet has never been offered behind bars. We are here to give you a list of why it can. With the support of the Louisiana Department of Corrections, doors have been opened to find not only ways of improving education behind bars, but also providing never before imagined programs and certificates on a modern technology platform. With this new and innovative way of presenting information and learning strategies, offenders are able to re-enter society with a skill-set that sets them up for success and earn a living wage. Not only does this greatly enhance an ex-offenders chances of not re-offending, but it also contributes to filling high demand jobs that are location specific. This session will demonstrate the outcome of these groundbreaking innovations and invite the audience to have a first-hand look at the effect it has on the incarcerated and the society around them.