Vocational education and training provision and recidivism in Queensland correctional institutions
Authors:
Victor Callan, John Gardner
Publication date:
25 July 2005
Publication type:
Research report
Themes:
Students and individuals > Learner groups > General
Students and individuals > Learner groups > Indigenous students
Students and individuals > Learner groups > Students in correctional institutions
ISBN:
1 920896 77 5 print; 1 920896 78 3 web
This report examines links between prisoners' participation in the vocational education and training (VET) programs available within the Queensland prison system and their chances of returning to prison. The findings reveal that being involved in VET before initial release decreases the chances of returning to prison from 32% to 23%. Nevertheless, particular attention needs to be given to designing a comprehensive range of programs targeted at meeting the needs of individual prisoner groups, particularly for Indigenous prisoners. The research supports efforts to promote the value of VET and its role in prisoner rehabilitation, and to reduce barriers to accessing VET in correctional centres.
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