50 year old John Townsend, a former inmate at FCI Morgantown has gotten back on his feet after his three year stay in prison. Placed in FCI Morgantown because of minor vandalism and drug charges, Mr. Townsend presented exemplary behavior in prison once he received rehabilitation for his drug habit. He was one of the first graduates of the six-week job preparation program.
Now, Mr. Townsend has become a manager of a local convenience store, working his was up from working in unloading deliveries and stocking the shelves. However, both his stint in prison and the education that helped him are not unique just to John. His son, Terrell, has also received a more traditional sort of education while in a juvenile center, but also proving that education works to rehabilitate inmates and reduce recidivism rates.
Deborah Townsend, John's wife and Terrell's mother, has called FCI Morgantown "a blessing." It has helped her family get back on their feet financially and helped create a more stable environment for her, John, and Terrell.
She says that once Terrell saw his father learning while incarcerated, graduating successfully from a program, and finding a steady job inspired him to work harder in school and graduate from his program as well.
Both her husband and son are staying clear of trouble, and Terrell has even been able to rejoin the public school community as part of the football team.
English 304 Community Education is thrilled to have been a part of this rehabilitation, both of a man, and of a family.
This video was taken from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUfLtZYkRG4&feature=related
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