OU sociology, criminology students' video won a state-wide contest. Their topic was about the high incarceration rate of women in Oklahoma. Photos by LeighAnne Manwarren.
In a recent report, Oklahoma was ranked number 1 with women incarceration in the country. Sociology and criminology students across the state were challenged to create a video detailing the numbers and the affects of the high incarceration rate of women.
One of OU's criminology capstone class was one of the winning videos in the Social Innovation Challenge hosted by the University of Tulsa.
"We are fortunate to win the contest on last Friday afternoon. There is a $1000 prize associated with the honor," said Kelly Damphousse, sociology professor.
Damphousse said his class plans on using the money through OU's criminology club to provide and develop programs at OU for children whose parents are incarcerated with the goal of encouraging them to attend college.
SIC is a program across the country, encouraging students to make a positive change in the community through creative and innovative ideas.
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