In a bold move aimed at transforming incarceration into an opportunity for growth and rehabilitation, countering more punitive models of jail systems, the Elbert County Detention Center has introduced Inteletablets – secure, state-of-the-art tablets that give inmates unprecedented access to educational and personal development tools.
The program comes at no cost to Elbert County taxpayers, according to officials.
The initiative is designed to reduce recidivism and promote lasting positive change among incarcerated individuals by opening doors to more than 1,000 educational courses and vital services. Among the wide range of programs offered are:
- GED preparation
- Drug addiction recovery
- Anger management
- College preparation
- Parenting skills
- Mental health support
- Faith-based education
Officials say completion of courses earns inmates credits that can be redeemed for access to approved movies and music, encouraging participation through positive reinforcement.
The Inteletablets system also includes critical tools to support communication and legal rights, such as:
- Access to a law library and public library
- Video visitation with loved ones
- Secure phone calls and messaging
- Digital mail services
- Inmate grievance filing, requests, and medical requests
