The Effect of College Programming on Recidivism Rates at the Hampden County House of Correction: A 5-Year Study.

Burke, Lisa Ouimet; Vivian, James E.

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ERIC Number: EJ636666

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Publication Date: 2001

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The Effect of College Programming on Recidivism Rates at the Hampden County House of Correction: A 5-Year Study.

Burke, Lisa Ouimet; Vivian, James E.

Journal of Correctional Education, v52 n4 p160-62 Dec 2001

Former inmates who took college courses in a Massachusetts prison (n=32) were compared with 32 similar former inmates with no college. Results show inmates who completed at least one college course while incarcerated were 21.9% less likely to recidivate 5 years after release. (SK)

Descriptors: College Programs, Correctional Education, Higher Education, Longitudinal Studies, Outcomes of Education, Recidivism

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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