Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Inside Out Video

In 2007 under the direction of Sociology Professor Dr. Lora Lempert the University of Michigan-Dearborn began participating in the national Inside Out program.  The Inside Out program has incarcerated men and women and UM-Dearborn students together in classes taught at two Michigan correctional facilities.  Inmates (Inside students) and UM-D students (Outside students) agree that the non-traditional learning environment is transformative.  Inside students learn that they can succeed at college classes upon their release.  Outside students have a more informed and complete understanding of crime and punishment as a result of their experiences.

In December 2010 I was a guest at the Inside Out Completion Ceremony held at the Ryan Correctional Facility in Detroit.  University Director of Communications Ken Kettenbeil and a video crew were there videotaping the event.  Links to the edited videos from the evening are posted below.  Check out the videos from the groundbreaking CASL program.

http://www.casl.umd.umich.edu/index.php?id=693346

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