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mk · 4647 days ago · link · · parent · post: At New Website, Learning Becomes Court-Ordered Community Service
I love this idea. Not only is this educating, but consider the fact that this is something that can help build a feeling of worth. Picking up trash might help the community, but doing it as punishment can feel degrading. I suppose it is punitive, but it isn't forward-thinking.
As long as there is some reasonable validation, this is a good direction.
I agree, this is a tremendous idea. It would be even better if they could earn a degree or license through this program. What if instead of receiving a court order to learn algebra, criminals had to study some kind of trade? This would give them a way to enter the formal economy, providing stability in their lives and eliminating the need to earn money through crime.