I'm all for educating criminals as well. I was the individual who stated that while they are serving their "time" and "repaying their debt to society", it is our governments duty to set forth ways in which they can correct their unlawful ways, and reform. And that education is a great way. Even if only a small group of individuals take part in these educational programs and succeed, that is still individuals that have been reached, and have a greater chance at a successful rehabilitation, than it would have been otherwise.

However, as stated the only problem I see is how they are being given this equal opportunity chance of getting a secondary education, with no expenses being thrown their way. I would have no problem if the convicts were forced to take out loans in order to attend classes, or at least held accountable in some way.

I understand what JKDS was saying about how no individual would hire them anyways, which in general is probably true. But I'm not trying to look at education as a means of obtainng a better job, which would pay higher dividends, etc. But instead looking at it in a sense of bettering the individual solely as a person, and changing the way they think/react. I'm of the group that believes education is highly valueable and surely worth it even if there wasn't anything to gain other than knowledge. Well these convicts are gaining the knowledge that a large group of individuals seek, while not having to pay for it in the process. Therefore, while the private organization could fund for law-abiding citizens, instead they fund of law-breaking convicts. That is my only hang-up.

And as ProZach said, we are pretty much shit out of luck if a private organization wishes to fund this. And this is true. Just wondering what everyone's thoughts on the matter is.