teaching meditation in prisons

Teaching Meditation in Prisons

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33%

67%

Prisoners that will return.Prisoners that will not.

Recidivism Rate

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Teaching prisoners how to meditate will keep them from coming back.

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But why should we

fund meditation instruction?

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We can lower crime and recidivism rates.

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Teaching my uncle and father how to meditate helped keep them free.

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We must help our brothers and sisters.

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The United States has the highest prison population.

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33%

67%

Returning PrisonersNon-returning Prisoners

Recidivism RateAfter 3 Years

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Meditation Instruction in Prisons lowers recidivism rates.http://www.flickr.com/photos/98942680@N00/1306878549/

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45% of inmates did not return

for parole violations and other reasons.

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56% did not return from new crimes.

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Less inmates = Less Tax Money

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Costs taxpayers$39 Billion Dollars.

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Correctional institutes saved 46%.

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The public benefited with a savings of 54%.

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Let’s lessen the burden of the prison system on America.

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Meditation = Less Prisoners = Less Tax Money

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Wherever meditation is present, compassion and awareness will follow.

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We can change the world, and that change will come from within.

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