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The Pu‘uhonua Program serves incarcerated individuals and opportunity youth through credit-bearing college coursework at Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility, Halawa Correctional Facility, Olomana School, and Women’s Community Correctional Center. The program actively engages students through rigorous coursework, skill building, and proactive counseling and support services.
“It’s given me more opportunity. Definitely.”
Momilani Cody shares her experience as a Puʻuhonua Program participant while being incarcerated as well the generous support she received from Windward Community College. She is currently on track to receive her Bachelor’s of Social Work and has ambitions for helping those that are underserved in our community.
$34,272.00
Students continue their education after completing the Pu’uhonua Program.
Meyer, S. J., Fredericks, L., Borden, C. M., & Richardson, P. L. (2010). Implementing postsecondary academic programs in state prisons: Challenges and opportunities. Journal of Correctional Education, 148-184.