Are prison Toastmasters clubs’ recidivism statistics good because only the best inmates participate in Toastmasters?
It is probable that Toastmasters clubs attract better inmates which accounts, in-part, for the success of the program. However, wardens have observed that inmates improve when they join a Toastmasters club. Observations from volunteers and communication with released inmates also support the contention that a change actually takes place in the members. Of course, some people change more than others and some don’t change at all.
