Feelings of isolation and anxiety and lack of a support system are just a few of the obstacles people face when deciding to pursue higher education after imprisonment. - Pixabay
So when Quach found Project Rebound, a programme that helps formerly incarcerated people integrate into society through higher education, he knew he would fit in. She hopes the programme can change society's view about people who have been to prison and help students who fall into the justice system at a young age by creating a prison-to-school pipeline.
From there, the programme impressed legislators, earning a budget if US$3.3 million. In 2021, five more campuses are joining the consortium, making 14 total: San Francisco, Fresno, Bakersfield, Fullerton, Humboldt, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Pomona, Sacramento, San Bernardino, Northridge, San Marcos, San Diego, and Stanislaus.
Although it could provide meaningful information, there's a reason the programme is hesitant to collect this data.