Date of Award
Spring 5-3-2024
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Major
Human Rights Studies, Political Science
First Advisor
Stefanie Chambers
Abstract
This thesis investigates the landscape of higher education in prison (HEP) programs in Connecticut, aiming to evaluate their efficacy in ensuring a genuine right to education for incarcerated individuals. Through a comprehensive exploration grounded in human rights principles and informed by abolitionist perspectives, the research scrutinizes the availability, accessibility, acceptability, and adaptability of these programs. Drawing on insights from incarcerated students, program leaders, and existing scholarship, it delves into the intersection of education and incarceration, challenging prevailing neoliberal narratives. Furthermore, the thesis proposes actionable strategies for everyday abolition, emphasizing the need to dismantle carceral cultures and foster transformative approaches to justice and education.
Recommended Citation
Hersom, Emma, "Exploring Possibility Under Constraint: A Human Rights Approach to Higher Education in Connecticut’s Prisons and Jails". Senior Theses, Trinity College, Hartford, CT 2024.
Trinity College Digital Repository, https://digitalrepository.trincoll.edu/theses/1079
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