Educational Programs and Recidivism in Oklahoma: Another Look

Prior research suggests that educational programs are one of the most effective tools in reducing recidivism rates. In this study, however, the authors found that some educational programs administered in Oklahoma may not have an ameliorative effect on criminality. Specifically, they found that comp...

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Published in:	The Prison journal (Philadelphia, Pa.) Vol. 82; no. 3; pp. 314 - 334
Main Authors:	Brewster, Dennis R., Sharp, Susan F.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Thousand Oaks, CA Sage Publications 01-09-2002 SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects:	Education Prisoners Recidivism Rehabilitation of criminals United States > US Oklahoma
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Summary:	Prior research suggests that educational programs are one of the most effective tools in reducing recidivism rates. In this study, however, the authors found that some educational programs administered in Oklahoma may not have an ameliorative effect on criminality. Specifically, they found that completion of a general equivalency diploma program was strongly associated with longer survival times outside of prison, particularly for women. However, for both men and women, completion of vocational-technical training while incarcerated was linked to shorter survival times. This indicates the need to evaluate the types of training offered in prisons.
ISSN:	0032-8855 1552-7522
DOI:	10.1177/003288550208200302