A Comparison of Recidivism Rates for Operation Outward Reach (OOR) Participants and Control Groups of Non-Participants for the Years 1990 through 1994.

Ryan, Thomas P.; Desuta, Joesph F.

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ERIC Number: EJ617380

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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A Comparison of Recidivism Rates for Operation Outward Reach (OOR) Participants and Control Groups of Non-Participants for the Years 1990 through 1994.

Ryan, Thomas P.; Desuta, Joesph F.

Journal of Correctional Education, v51 n4 p316-19 Dec 2000

A 5-year study of Operation Outward Reach, a nonprofit program providing community-based vocational training in carpentry and masonry for Pennsylvania inmates, compared completers and control groups. Results showed average differences in recidivism between the groups of 16% per year. Fiscal and social cost savings were also identified. (JOW)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Carpentry, Correctional Education, Masonry, Outcomes of Education, Recidivism, Vocational Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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