Evaluating the effectiveness of correctional education a meta-analysis of programs that provide education to incarcerated adults
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 educ...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Santa Monica, CA
RAND
[2013], 2013
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| Series: | Report
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| Collection: | JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | 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 |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource illustrations |
| ISBN: | 9780833081315 0833081314 083308108X 9780833081087 |