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It also serves currently incarcerated veterans in the Vista Detention Facility.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>Since 2018, the Palomar College Rising Scholars program has served nearly 900 currently and formerly incarcerated students.\u00a0 The program is part of the California Community College Rising Scholars Network, a statewide organization of 93 community colleges that serve 20,000 currently and formerly incarcerated students each semester.\u00a0 Students receive support with the admission process, counseling, and financial aid. \u00a0Peer mentors and weekly check-ins help students address any challenges they are facing.<br \/><br \/>The Department of Justice reports through education and career training, the recidivism rate of formerly incarcerated individuals is reduced from 50% to 30%; and with an associate\u2019s degree, less than 14% of people return to incarceration, with a bachelor&#8217;s degree, the rate is less than 6%, and with a master\u2019s, less than 1%.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Upon receiving the proclamation, Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey, Superintendent\/President stated, \u201cI often say that Palomar College is a place of 1,000 chances.\u00a0 The Rising Scholars program is a perfect demonstration of how a community college education positively impacts the lives of students, their families, and their communities.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&#8220;The Palomar College Rising Scholars Program is a testament to the transformative power of education. By providing opportunities to currently and formerly incarcerated individuals, this program is not only reducing recidivism but also empowering people to rebuild their lives and make lasting, positive impacts on our communities. 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