Tomorrow Talks | Learning Behind Bars: How Prison Education Strengthens Our Community

As more communities recognize this shared reality, prison education programs have expanded across the nation—not simply as educational initiatives, but as investments in safer, stronger, and more connected communities. Join us for an interactive conversation featuring three of Virginia's leading prison education programs: UVA's Prison Education Program, Piedmont Virginia Community College's Higher Education in Prison Program, and Resilience Education. This Tomorrow Talk brings together program directors, formerly incarcerated graduates, and community members to explore how education transforms lives during incarceration and creates lasting benefits long after people return home. Rather than speaking about prison education, this panel centers the voices of those who have experienced it firsthand. Hear directly from program leaders alongside former participants whose educational journeys have shaped their futures and strengthened their communities. Whether you're interested in education, public safety, workforce development, or building thriving communities, this conversation will offer an inspiring look at how investing in our neighbors creates benefits that extend to us all.