Author: United NationsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Basic Education in Prisons
Author: United NationsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Basic Education in Prisons
Author: UnescoPublisher: UNESCO
ISBN: 9789282010655
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
An overview of the practice and effectiveness of basic education in prisons. The book discusses curricula and advancement of the concept of a holistic approach to prison education whereby prison officers and teachers are involved in making the prison a place of learning. It is complemented by case studies of prison education in Botswana, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Sri Lanka and the United States of America.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Correctional Education
Author: Lois M. DavisPublisher: Rand Corporation
ISBN: 0833081322
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
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.
How Effective Is Correctional Education, and Where Do We Go from Here? The Results of a Comprehensive Evaluation
Author: Lois M. DavisPublisher: Rand Corporation
ISBN: 0833084933
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
Assesses the effectiveness of correctional education for both incarcerated adults and juveniles, presents the results of a survey of U.S. state correctional education directors, and offers recommendations for improving correctional education.
Prisoners' Educational Backgrounds, Preferences and Motivation
Author: Ole-Johan EikelandPublisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN: 928931821X
Category : Prisoners
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Basic Education in Prisons
Author: Peter SuttonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Basic education
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Higher Education in Prison
Author: Miriam WillifordPublisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
A collection of essays, with special section on The Federal Pell Grant Program & grants for prisoners.
Effective Teaching in Correctional Settings
Author: Publisher: Charles C Thomas Publisher
ISBN: 0398085986
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
This book has a dual purpose: to identify problems faced by people who teach in correctional institutions and to propose solutions for those problems. The intent of this book is to help both new instructors as well as current ones perform their jobs effectively. The book is divided into three parts. The first part introduces the reader to the field of correctional education, describing correctional efforts in America, the kinds of facilities, the inmate populations, and the controversies, including advocates and critics, over providing educational opportunities. A description is provided on th.
School Behind Bars
Author: Michael V. ReagenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Author: