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Prison Project Director Dr. Lloyd Steffen | Prison Project Podcast
Prison Project Director Dr. Lloyd Steffen | Prison Project Podcast
Prison Project Director Dr. Lloyd Steffen | Prison Project Podcast
Tuesday 3rd August 2021
Join Alexis Raskin as she chats with Dr. Lloyd Steffen about Lehigh University's Prison Project and its positive effects on inmates.
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Get the buttons here!Lehigh University's Prison Project: Dr. Lloyd Steffen on Education Behind Bars
If you want to fix the incarceration problem in The United States, I think we do need to focus in on racial issues and on a criminal justice system that is affected by poverty and by race.
What happens when you bring education into the prison system? In this episode of The Prison Project Podcast, Alexis Raskin sits down with Dr. Lloyd Steffen, the director of Lehigh University's Prison Project, to explore this very question. Dr. Steffen takes us through the origins and goals of the Prison Project, shedding light on its transformative impact on inmates.
He shares firsthand stories of working with both inmates and faculty, highlighting the hurdles they face in delivering education within prison walls. The conversation doesn't shy away from broader issues either. Dr. Steffen discusses systemic problems like wrongful convictions and the death penalty, emphasizing the urgent need to address racial disparities and poverty in tackling mass incarceration. His insights are not just academic; they come from years of on-the-ground experience and a deep commitment to justice. Dr.
Steffen also touches on his published works about prisons and his concerns regarding the use of execution as a political tool. This episode is a compelling call to action, urging listeners to consider the human lives affected by these issues and to think critically about how education can be a powerful tool for change. If you're curious about how education can reshape lives behind bars, this conversation is a must-listen.