Monthly Archives February 2016

Chipping Away at the Cultural Wall

Originally posted at http://www.doc.wa.gov/news/2016/02282016.htm February 28, 2016 By Andrew Garber DOC Communications 5 TEACH students (Tim Kelly , DOC Communications) CLALLAM BAY – Behind the concertina wire and concrete walls, dozens of inmates gather in classrooms each day to discuss math, politics, religion, history and even creative writing. While some of the classes are for college credit, most are held just for the sake of learning. And the courses are rapidly growing in popularity among inmates, who credit them not only with increasing their understanding of the world, but also with breaking down racial and cultural barriers. “It’s helping us bridge gaps,” said
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