Inspiration Report: Beyond Incarceration, Infinite Learning for the Formerly Incarcerated
The above is my inspiration report on using Infinite Learning to support formerly incarcerated people through a sustainable program that enables continued reentry into society and fosters a lifelong learning attitude. To download and view this report, click on this link to access it from my Drive folder.
2 Comments
Katelyn A.
@migueleruiz29, this report was fantastic and I can see that you spent an immense amount of time developing it. I have a colleague who was formerly a prison library technician for five years and they have taught me so much about this invisible community that struggles with dehumanization. This work is so incredibly important, and I appreciate that you’ve connected the formerly incarcerated with the concept of infinite learning. I learned a lot from your report!
Sue Donnim
Miguel, thanks for tackling this issue. I see a lot of people in the library where I work who could benefit from a coordinated infinite learning program. What we have is very piecemeal and mostly provided by undervalued volunteers and group leaders/social workers who use our meeting space to work with formerly incarcerated individuals. And I understand what you mean about the importance of this learning starting in prison, especially all kinds of literacy. I imagine that it can be like entering a new planet when a person re-enters society at-large after being incarcerated for a long time. Your report makes me think about becoming a prison librarian, though it is pretty intimidating. Thanks again for sharing.