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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Main Author: Davis, Lois M. (auth)
Other Authors: Bozick, Robert (auth), Steele, Jennifer L. (auth), Saunders, Jessica (auth), Miles, Jeremy N. V. (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2013
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