Inmates graduate from coding program in Washington D.C. prison

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 built websites and received certificates for their participation, which will be kept by their lawyers for security reasons. The program, part of the Brave Behind Bars initiative, aims to provide education and skills to incarcerated individuals. While access to technology is limited and monitored, students learn coding and telecom repair, which can lead to job opportunities upon release. Despite challenges in finding employment after incarceration, graduates like Steve Johnson have successfully transitioned to tech roles. The program highlights the importance of education in reducing recidivism and improving lives behind bars.