Jodi Anderson Jr

“Over 90% of those incarcerated actually return to society. One way to increase the odds of [them contributing to society] is to enable individuals to get educated,” says Jodi Anderson, director of technological innovation for ILR’s Criminal Justice and Employment Initiative, commenting on Cornell’s Prison Education Program.

Jodi Anderson, director of technological innovation for ILR’s Criminal Justice and Employment Initiative, shares his perspective on Cornell’s Prison Education Program and on reducing barriers to employment for people who have been incarcerated.

Cornell Human Resources plans to roll out a pilot of Restorative Records, an online tool where job applicants with criminal records can provide context about their past and details about their rehabilitation.