top of page
Books In Bars
Books In Bars
Books In Bars, Inc.
Supporting Higher Education in the Prison System
-
​​​​Approximately 2.3 million individuals are incarcerated in the United States.
​
-
There has been a 500% increase in prisoners within the last 40 years.
​
-
Over 600,000 prisoners are released annually in the United States.
​
-
70% are rearrested or returned to prison within five years of release.
​
-
Inmates who receive education while incarcerated significantly reduce the likelihood of returning to prison. ​
Books In Bars is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support higher education in the prison system.
Education greater than a high school degree or GED.
What is Higher Education?
Services
Our Partners
bottom of page