NCJ Number
191879
Journal
Corrections Management Quarterly Volume: 5 Issue: 4 Dated: Fall 2001 Pages: 17-24
Date Published
2001
Length
8 pages
Annotation
This research note examines the differential effects of training programs on racial and ethnic groups.
Abstract
The Post Release Employment Project was designed to evaluate the effect of industrial work experience, vocational, and apprenticeship training programs on prison adjustment and postrelease outcomes. Postrelease outcomes were defined as employment and recidivism. Short-term recidivism--up to 1 year--was based on either a revocation of a term of supervision or rearrest. Long-term recidivism-- up to 12 years--was defined as a revocation or reincarceration following a conviction for a new offense. Previous findings demonstrated that these kinds of programs inhibit prison misconduct, increase the likelihood of postrelease employment, and reduce postprison rearrest and recommitment rates. The research note concludes that being a member of a minority increases the risk of recidivism. Minority groups benefit more from vocational training and industries' participation than their lower risk nonminority counterparts. Notes, figures, table, references