VOICED : In French prisons freedom through reading isn't just a metaphor

The video discusses a unique reading circle held in a prison, organized by the French nonprofit 'Read Your Way Out'. The program aims to encourage prisoners to read, offering them a chance to reduce their sentences by responding in writing to the books they read. The initiative has become popular, with a high participation rate and notable emotional benefits for inmates. The program plans to expand to 50 prisons, reaching 10,000 prisoners in the next four years.

Where is the reading circle organized by 'Read Your Way Out' held?

• In a community center

• In a bookstore

• In a prison rec room

• In a college campus

What is one of the main goals of the 'Read Your Way Out' program?

• To provide free books to the public

• To organize book fairs

• To encourage prisoners to read more

• To publish new authors

How does the reading program benefit prisoners apart from reducing sentences?

• It allows them to meet authors

• It reduces their medication

• It provides a calming effect

• It helps them escape physically

What emotional impact does the reading program have on prisoners?

• It makes them feel isolated

• It reminds them of their families

• It causes them to feel anxious

• It has no emotional impact

What is the future goal of the 'Read Your Way Out' program?

• To reach 100 prisons

• To publish a book

• To reach 50 prisons and 10,000 prisoners

• To organize international events