Career and technical education program’s influences on post-release outcomes for offenders in Virginia

Kamalludeen, Rosemaliza (2010) Career and technical education program’s influences on post-release outcomes for offenders in Virginia. In: Career and Technical Education Research and Professional Development Conference 2010, 30th - 2nd December 2010, Las Vegas, Nevada. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Correctional education’s effectiveness in improving the lives of ex-offenders has been constantly debated. Human capital theory suggests that a person’s income is greatly increased by investments in education and training. Correctional education aims to improve an ex- offender’s life post-release through investment in education. This paper describes post-release employment outcomes and recidivism rates among ex-offenders in Virginia based on their participation in career and technical education (CTE) programs. The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of CTE on time to gain employment post-release, length of employment, and average quarterly earnings among ex-offenders, as well as recidivism. Results revealed better employment outcomes and lower recidivism rates among program participants, suggesting positive influences of correctional education on post-release outcomes among ex-offenders. Further investigation is suggested to include demographics and other variables as they might have direct or indirect effects on ex-offenders’ employment outcomes and recidivism likelihood.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Full Paper)
Additional Information:	6868/37124
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Career, technical education program’s, offenders, Virginia
Subjects:	L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC1390 Education of special classes of persons L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Education
Depositing User:	Dr. Rosemaliza Mohd Kamalludeen
Date Deposited:	20 Jan 2015 15:25
Last Modified:	20 Jan 2015 15:25
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/37124

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