3rd Annual Academic Symposium - Anna McNeill

2:30pm - 2:50pm (Room 224)

The Forgotten People: The Impact of Recidivism on Our Prison System and the U.S.

by Anna McNeill

Developed under the guidance of:

Dr. Catherine Cowling

History, Criminal Justice, and Political Science

In the United States, today, there are over 1.6 million prisoners housed in state or federal correctional facilities. Of this population, approximately 730,000 are released annually back into society in search of jobs, education, and more. Unfortunately, a great majority return to the prison system within a 3-year time span. Learn the influence the "revolving door" has on everyday citizens.