Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

U.S. Federal and State Cases, Codes, and Articles

Select a tab to search United States Cases, Codes, or Articles

Search for cases

Indicates required field

Search by keyword or citation

Indicates required field

Search blogs, article pages, and cases and codes

Indicates required field

Colorado Revised Statutes Title 17. Corrections § 17-32-102. Legislative declaration

Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(1) The general assembly hereby finds and declares that illiteracy is a problem in today's society and a particular problem among persons in correctional facilities.

(2) The general assembly further finds and declares that:

(a) Illiteracy and cognitive and vocational deficiencies among persons in the custody of the department contribute to their inability to successfully reintegrate into society upon their release from custody and the likelihood of their return to criminal activity;  and

(b) Research demonstrates a clear relationship between employment of such persons and a reduction in their recidivism.

(3) It is therefore the intent of the general assembly in enacting this article to:

(a) Develop and implement a comprehensive competency-based educational and vocational program to combat illiteracy and develop marketable employment skills among persons in correctional facilities so they can become productive members of society when they are reintegrated into society;  and

(b) Ensure that state funding is provided to educational and vocational programs that meet performance objectives, provide market-relevant training, and are proven to increase the likelihood that persons who are released from a correctional facility will successfully reintegrate into society.

Back to chapter list
Previous part of code Next part of code
Back to chapter list

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Colorado Revised Statutes Title 17. Corrections § 17-32-102. Legislative declaration - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-17-corrections/co-rev-st-sect-17-32-102/

Read this complete Colorado Revised Statutes Title 17. Corrections § 17-32-102. Legislative declaration on Westlaw

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Response sent, thank you

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About the Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to find an attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

    More Options
    Copied to clipboard