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Books In Bars, Inc. 

Supporting Higher Education in the Prison System 

  • ​​​​Approximately 2.3 million individuals are incarcerated in the United States.

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  • There has been a 500% increase in prisoners within the last 40 years.

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  • Over 600,000 prisoners are released annually in the United States.

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  • 70% are rearrested or returned to prison within five years of release.

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  • Inmates who receive education while incarcerated significantly reduce the likelihood of returning to prison. â€‹

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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.

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