Education is essential for everyone to lead a better life and become a responsible individual in society. Educating prisoners is even more essential as it not only improves their lives but also equips them to lead a better life when they return to civilization. Education transforms the life of the prisoner. It works as therapy in their life with positive and constructive thinking. Along with the government, private organizations, colleges, and nonprofits also contribute financially to the education of prisoners. It is a commendable investment by the government to educate prisoners because education helps them succeed in their lives. This government investment reduces the crime rate in society. Prisoners would become responsible and teach teenagers and neighborhood communities the pros and cons of education. Educating prisoners would not only reduce the crime rate, but improve employment and save money spent by the government on prisons and prisoners. Education allows the individual to judge between good and evil. Educating prisoners makes them aware of the mistakes they have made and gives them the ability to correct themselves. They will recognize the need to change their lives to reintegrate into society. Education enables them to think positively and helps them make better decisions in their lives. This change will decrease the crime rate and reduce the chances of prisoners committing a crime again or returning to their old lives. The government, like other investments in the country's development, also funds the education of prisoners. Although this represents an expense for the government, it recognizes the need to educate prisoners. The funds spent by the government on prison education are cost effective......in the middle of paper life...returned to prison with the aim of helping other inmates change their lives. They made their lives an example for other prisoners. They positively encouraged prisoners to educate themselves and change their way of thinking. The article explains the views of the transformed prisoners and how they impact the lives of other prisons in this real world. As published by Sarah Lawrence, Daniel P. Mears, Glenn Dubbin and Jeremy Travis on May 30, 2002, the article evaluates research literature on the effectiveness of prison education and job training on post-release outcomes . The types of programs offered and the impact of these programs on inmates. Well-designed and implemented programs not only change the attitude of prisoners towards a healthy lifestyle, but also encourage them to participate in pro-social activities..