Being Quote by Clint Smith
“Being incarcerated does not mean being devoid of the capacity to learn, grow, and think, and it's critical that prisons provide spaces where learning can be both cultivated and encouraged.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Prison education conference, 2019
Argues that inmates retain capacity to learn and that prisons should foster educational opportunities.
In simple terms: Prisoners can learn; education is essential.
Key Takeaway
Support prison education programs.
Themes
justice
education
rehabilitation
humanity
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
advocacy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prison classrooms
- vocational training
- literacy programs
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
learning theory
transformative justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers hinder prison learning?
- How can society value inmate education?
A Different Perspective
Funding and political will often lack.
