A prison education expert arguing that closing the digital skills gap in prisons is essential to reducing reoffending and improving employment outcomes for ex-offenders. It highlights how many prisoners leave custody without basic digital abilities, making it difficult for them to access jobs, services, and everyday tools in an increasingly online society.
Secure, offline learning technology can help prisoners build essential skills like CV writing, job applications, and basic digital literacy while still maintaining prison security. Digital education as a practical intervention that supports rehabilitation and helps reduce long-term costs linked to reoffending.
“Closing the digital skills gap is vital for reducing crime in 2023,” says prison tech entrepreneur
