NCJ Number
236093
Journal
Journal of Correctional Education Volume: 62 Issue: 2 Dated: June 2011 Pages: 94-115
Date Published
June 2011
Length
22 pages
Annotation
This article examines education as a way to reduce recidivism.
Abstract
Providing post-secondary education in correctional settings has emerged as one of the best ways to reduce recidivism, save taxpayer dollars, and promote post release employment and community reintegration. While a number of studies exist, this paper argues persistent challenges connected to research design, data collection, and the communication of deliverables limit the expansion of correctional education generally, and post secondary education more specifically. Future research must address each of these challenges and specifically focus on how the benefits of post secondary education in correctional settings can be communicated to focus on cost savings, crime prevention and community safety. (Published Abstract)