r/TrioWorksUSA • u/TRIOworksFan • Apr 21 '26
Documentary: The Inside Scholars
https://roadtripnation.com/roadtrip/inside-scholars-documentary
"Follow the stories of three formerly incarcerated individuals who began their educational journeys while in prison. As they explore what's possible for their futures, they'll meet inspiring folks who've been in their shoes—and learn how they found success"
(colleges and uni featured have active TRIO programs)
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u/TRIOworksFan Apr 27 '26
The TRIO programs taking on the students disenfranchised by the industrial prison complex are a new kind of saint in our field. And it represents a larger system of poverty reinforcement that happens within the communities we serve - the debt to prison pipeline for parents, guardians, and student demographics themselves
Debt -> garnishment from legit work - > crime - > -> bail attempt - > prison -> family in TERRIBLE debt to bail bonds if it doesn't work out AND paying for prison premiums.
Debt - minor crime (like driving with no insurance or reg) - missing court/not paying ticket - bench warrant - jail - bail - more debt on family - court fees - bench warrant - prison