Cosmetology students turned the tassels on their graduation caps after walking the stage inside Nevada’s women’s prison on Monday. “This really did save my life,” said Amber Wharton, a member of the ...

The struggles of prisoners illustrate flaws in Nebraska’s prison education system despite some recent successes. Getting a post-secondary education while incarcerated is challenging, confusing and ...

Close to 200 people are expected to start the Prison Education Program, known as PEP, at three prisons across the state this August, signifying growth for a program that aims to give second chances to ...