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.





But why should we

fund meditation instruction?





We can lower crime and recidivism rates.



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





We must help our brothers and sisters.


The United States has the highest prison population.



33%

67%

Returning PrisonersNon-returning Prisoners

Recidivism RateAfter 3 Years


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




45% of inmates did not return

for parole violations and other reasons.





56% did not return from new crimes.





Less inmates = Less Tax Money


Costs taxpayers$39 Billion Dollars.





Correctional institutes saved 46%.



The public benefited with a savings of 54%.




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




Meditation = Less Prisoners = Less Tax Money





Wherever meditation is present, compassion and awareness will follow.



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





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