Examines questions regarding the perceptions of New York State prisoners (N=263), their chances of an early release, and their strategies to expedite the release process. Findings suggest that inmates view all activities thought to expedite release as important. Many prisoners wished to eliminate the "game playing" thought associated…

Under the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) of the New York State Education Department, inmates of correctional facilities have been able to enroll in courses leading to postsecondary degrees at accredited institutions. In cooperation with colleges having resident HEOP programs, New York State prisons implement (1) in-prison programs…