Inmates graduate from coding program in Washington D.C

Inmates at the Correctional Treatment Facility in Washington, D.C., recently graduated from a 12-week coding program run by MIT and Georgetown University. They created websites and received certificates for their work, which will be kept by their lawyers for safety reasons. The program, part of the Brave Behind Bars initiative, aims to provide education and skills to incarcerated individuals. It has expanded since its founding in 2021, with over 200 students completing courses across the country. While the program offers valuable skills, challenges remain for inmates seeking employment after release. Many face barriers due to their criminal records, despite the benefits of education in reducing recidivism.