A Critical Examination of Empirical Studies of Offender Rehabilitation-Correctional Education: Lessons for the 21st Century.

Ubah, Charles B. A.

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Publication Date: 2002

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A Critical Examination of Empirical Studies of Offender Rehabilitation-Correctional Education: Lessons for the 21st Century.

Ubah, Charles B. A.

Journal of Correctional Education, v53 n1 p13-19 Mar 2002

Review of research on postsecondary correctional education in three periods (1945-1967, 1970s-1980s, 1990s) indicates the following: (1) most was limited to establishing statistical associations between education and recidivism without examination of causation; (2) many studies failed to distinguish participant categories; and (3) many failed to consider the adequacy of educational offerings for existing demand. (Contains 18 references.) (SK)

Descriptors: Causal Models, Correctional Education, Correctional Rehabilitation, Literature Reviews, Outcomes of Education, Postsecondary Education, Recidivism, Research Reports

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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