This study brings forth a theory for reducing Colorado's prison population utilizing education and early intervention as described through qualitative methods. This paper contributes to the body of literature surrounding the prison reform debate. In order to capture the opinions and beliefs of relevant stakeholders regarding the barriers to…

The Career Preparation Capstone (CPC) provides technical college students with the opportunity to experience the culture inside of a correctional facility to gain professional development and exposure to one of the core components of the criminal justice system, the field of corrections. Criminal Justice students will be required to attend…