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2011
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Unlocking Potential: Results of a National Survey of Postsecondary Education in State Prisons
By Gorgol, Laura E.; Sponsler, Brian A.. Institute for Higher Learning (IHEP) (Washington, DC).
Issues related to postsecondary correctional education (PSCE) in prisons are examined. Individuals looking for information regarding such educational programs will find this publication useful. Sections following an executive summary include: introduction and overview; a federal policy lens; results of the national survey according to enrollments in PSCE, educational focus and degree completions, delivery methods of PSCE in prisons, eligibility requirements for participation, funding of PSCE in ... Read More
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2009
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Education from the Inside, Out: The Multiple Benefits of College Programs in Prison
By Ross, Jackie. Correctional Association of New York. Public Policy Project (New York, NY).
The need for providing public funded college education programs in prison is explained. Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; post-secondary correctional education; the multiple benefits of prison-based college education -- reduced recidivism, a safe and manageable prison management, and a cost-effective method of improving public safety; model programs in New York and the United States; summing up; and recommendations. Evidence shows that "college programming in prison... Read More
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33 p.
2009
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The Effects of Postsecondary Correctional Education: Final Report
By Winterfield, Laura; Coggeshall, Mark; Burke-Storer, Michelle; Correa, Vanessa; Tidd, Simon. Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
The impact of prison-based postsecondary education (PSE) on offenders both within and outside institutions is investigated. Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; PSE in U.S. corrections; selection of research sites; inmate and staff perspectives; results of administrative data analysis; summary of findings; and conclusion. Those individuals who participated in PSE are found to have lower recidivism rates than non-participants.... Read More
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