The Times report on illiteracy in California, the U.S. and the world (Sept. 11) stated that it is estimated that 60% to 80% of the U.S. prison population is functionally illiterate.
Are there any programs aimed at this problem? It seems that there must be a way to teach those inmates who have a better grasp of basic reading and writing skills to help those who do not. Both could get credit for time off their sentences for participating in the program.
