Episode 75: Dr. Harry Dammer on Prison Education

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we showcase Episode 1 of the “As a Matter of Fact” podcast series. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Rapp-McCall, a professor of social work at Saint Leo University, the series features conversations with Saint Leo faculty members who have conducted unique research in their careers.

This episode highlights a conversation with Dr. Harry Dammer, the interim associate dean for the College of Education and Social Services at University Campus and a professor of criminal justice. This particular episode was recorded in October of 2022. During the interview, Dammer discussed:

• His background visiting prisons in many countries around the world
• An overview of the size, scope, and demographics of the American prison system
• Types of education programs offered to prison inmates
• The benefits of education for inmates and how it can positively impact their future
• The challenges to facilitating education in prisons

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