Prison Scholars Fund Part 1: Theresa Matheson on community education and work, in and out of prison
Hardly Working with Brent Orrell · American Enterprise Institute
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Show Notes
In this episode of Hardly Working, Theresa Matheson shares her story of crime, incarceration and change. She highlights the role of community within prison in helping her step away from the beliefs and behaviors of her criminal life and her pursuit of education as the primary means of building a new and better life after incarceration. This episode is also a window into the less-discussed world of corrections facilities for women and their unique challenges and opportunities.
Mentioned in the Episode
California COVID rental relief fund
Sustainability program Washington Corrections for Women
Freedom Education project of Pugeot Sound