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Evaluating the effectiveness of correctional education : a meta-analysis of programs that provide education to incarcerated adults /

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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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Davis, Lois M.
Corporate Author: JSTOR (Organization)
Other Authors: Bozick, Robert, Steele, Jennifer L., Saunders, Jessica M., 1978-, Miles, Jeremy N. V.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, CA : RAND, [2013]
Subjects:
Prisoners > Education > United States > Evaluation.
Criminals > Rehabilitation > United States > Evaluation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Penology.
EDUCATION > Evaluation & Assessment.
Criminals > Rehabilitation > Evaluation.
Prisoners > Education > Evaluation.
United States.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Study Methodology
  • The Relationship Between Correctional Education and Recidivism
  • The Relationship Between Correctional Education and Employment
  • The Relationship Between Computer-Assisted Instruction and Academic Performance
  • Conclusions
  • Appendix A: Document Identification Parameters and Sources
  • Appendix B: Scientific Review Team Members
  • Appendix C: Meta-Analysis Diagnostic Tests
  • Appendix D: Scientific Review Data Abstraction Protocol
  • Appendix E: Eligibility Status for Inclusion into the Meta-Analysis
  • Appendix F: Summaries of Studies Included in the Recidivism Meta-Analysis
  • Appendix G: Summaries of Studies Included in the Employment Meta-Analysis
  • Appendix H: Summaries of Studies Included in the Computer-Assisted Instruction Meta-Analysis.