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Education and Vocational Training in Prisons Reduces Recidivism, Improves Job Outlook
Aug 22, 2013
After conducting a comprehensive literature search, the authors undertook a meta-analysis to examine the association between correctional education and reductions in recidivism, improvements in employment after release from prison, and other outcomes. The study finds that receiving correctional education while incarcerated reduces inmates' risk of recidivating and may improve their odds of obtaining employment after release from prison.
A Meta-Analysis of Programs That Provide Education to Incarcerated Adults
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After conducting a comprehensive literature search, the authors undertook a meta-analysis to examine the association between correctional education and reductions in recidivism, improvements in employment after release from prison, and learning in math and in reading. Their findings support the premise that receiving correctional education while incarcerated reduces an individual's risk of recidivating. They also found that those receiving correctional education had improved odds of obtaining employment after release. The authors also examined the benefits of computer-assisted learning and compared the costs of prison education programs with the costs of reincarceration.
Chapter One
Introduction
Chapter Two
Study Methodology
Chapter Three
The Relationship Between Correctional Education and Recidivism
Chapter Four
The Relationship Between Correctional Education and Employment
Chapter Five
The Relationship Between Computer-Assisted Instruction and Academic Performance
Chapter Six
Conclusions
Appendix A
Document Identification Parameters and Sources
Appendix B
Scientific Review Team Members
Appendix C
Meta-Analysis Diagnostic Tests
Appendix D
Scientific Review Data Abstraction Protocol
Appendix E
Eligibility Status for Inclusion into the Meta-Analysis
Appendix F
Summaries of Studies Included in the Recidivism Meta-Analysis
Appendix G
Summaries of Studies Included in the Employment Meta-Analysis
Appendix H
Summaries of Studies Included in the Computer-Assisted Instruction Meta-Analysis
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