Opponents argue that prison education is a waste of money and that prisoners are not deserving of the benefit.
Despite the benefits of prison education programs, rates of education within prisons remain low in many countries, and attempts to increase the rate of and funding for prison education have been opposed. In the UK, it is estimated that every pound spent on prison education saves taxpayers more than two pounds, and in the US, the rate is four to five dollars saved for every dollar spent. Studies consistently show that education in prison is an effective way of reducing the rates of recidivism, which saves the expense of future prison sentences. Prisoners may be reluctant to participate, often due to past educational failures or a lack of motivation. Staff and budget shortages, a lack of educational resources and computers, and the transfer of prisoners between facilities are common barriers. Administrating and attending educational programs in prisons can be difficult. Prison education often aims to make the inmate more employable after release. Those entering prison systems worldwide have, on average, lower levels of education than the general population. The history of and current practices in prison education vary greatly among countries. Programs are typically provided, managed and funded by the prison system, though inmates may be required to pay for distance education programs. Other activities such as rehabilitation programs, physical education and arts and crafts programs may also be considered a form of prison education. Courses can include basic literacy programs, secondary school equivalency programs, vocational education and tertiary education. Prison education is any educational activity that occurs inside prison. An education class for federal prisoners in the US
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