Yale Prison Education Initiative at Dwight Hall

The Yale Prison Education Initiative at Dwight Hall is a non-profit organization based in New Haven, Connecticut. With 17 employees, the organization focuses on providing educational opportunities to incarcerated individuals. The Yale Prison Education Initiative offers incarcerated students access to credit-bearing liberal arts courses and other programming. The program also extends support to formerly incarcerated individuals, assisting with resume building, job searches, and connections to further educational opportunities. The initiative is guided by Yale College's mission statement, aiming to cultivate citizens with a rich awareness of their heritage and the capacity to lead and serve in various aspects of life. The program emphasizes the importance of liberal arts education in the 21st century, combined with a dedication to public service and social justice. For more information about the Yale Prison Education Initiative at Dwight Hall, please visit their website at yalpisoneducationinitiative.org.