Rebecca Silbert Warren Institute at Berkeley Law Debbie Mukamal Stanford Criminal Justice Center Occasional Series May 21, 2015

Historical Milestones in California In-person college courses offered in every state prison 1995 All college programs in state prisons eliminated Prison: 1 in-person program and numerous correspondence programs 2014 SB 1391 passed and was signed by the Governor 9 of 19 CSU campuses provided on-ramp programs 15 community colleges had on-ramp programs Community: 13 support programs for formerly incarcerated college students identified Several jails offer educational leave for inmates to participate in college courses during the day Jail: 7 in-person programs identified 1986 Community colleges allowed to offer credit and noncredit courses inside jails; funding capped at the noncredit rate

Higher Education Pathways

Unique Aspects California Community Colleges  Decentralization  Open Access  BOG Fee Waivers

Criminal Justice Pathways

Unique Aspects Public Safety Realignment (AB 109)  Non-violent, non-serious offenders sentenced to local jails and/or probation rather than state prison  Lengthier jail sentences  Split sentences

Public Colleges and Universities and State Prisons  21 of California’s 35 prisons are located within 20 miles of a community college campus

Prison Programs Primarily non-interactive correspondence courses offered by community colleges Key Components Involuntary student transfers Affordability (books) Reliance on non-interactive distance education Key Challenges

Size of 2014 Prison Programs by Type

Public Colleges and Universities and Local Jails  Nearly 90% of jail inmates are housed within 10 miles of a community college campus

Jail Programs Non-credit, adult basic education, career technical education In-person courses offered by community colleges Key Components Length of stay Continuity College readiness Key Challenges

Public Colleges and Universities and Probation Population by County  96% of Californians on probation live in a zip code that is within 15 miles of a public college campus

Campus and Community Programs Matriculation assistance, peer mentoring, tutoring, financial assistance for textbooks, and targeted bridge programs Key Components Reentry stability and affordability College readiness and persistence Labor market expertise Key Challenges

Change in 2014 SB 1391  Full reimbursement for community colleges teaching in prisons and jails  Credit and non-credit courses  Elimination of biggest obstacle to in-person teaching  CDCR & Chancellor’s Office partnering to institute standards  15 new partnerships already formed

Vision Going Forward

Principal Recommendations In-person or interactive distance education Soft skills development and college readiness Build High-Quality Academic Programs Quality monitoring Create Oversight Function Professional development and standards Coordinated policy efforts Build Learning Community

Renewing Communities in CA $20 Million Goal over 3 Years 50% private/50% public match Pilot projects in prison, jail, and in the community Process and outcome evaluation Professional development/learning community/technical assistance