Oakland Tribune, May 26, 2009 by Paul T. Rosynsky
http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/localnews/oakland-homicides-2008/ci_12452840
“The good news is we have always known that murderers have a low rate of recidivism,” Simon said. “There is something that gets their attention after they are convicted to a life sentence.” These prisoners often mentor others while sharing a jail cell, Simon said…. “People have this extraordinary ability to be optimistic, while they are aware of the large amount of people that are denied parole, they believe that if they can get that college degree, or complete that one program, they are going to get lucky,” he said.