Vocational education and training for adult prisoners and offenders in Australia: Research readings

Description Publication Supporting documents Item: 1789 Title: Vocational education and training for adult prisoners and offenders in Australia: Research readings Authors: Susan Dawe Publication date:  15 October 2007 Type: Research summary Themes: Students and individuals > Learner groups > General Students and individuals > Learner groups > Students in correctional institutions VET system > VET providers > Registered training organisations ISBN: 978 1 921170 81 2 print; 978 1 921170 87 4 web This book of research readings provides clear evidence that adult prisoners and offenders who participate in vocational education and training (VET) during their sentence are less likely to re-offend. A reduction in recidivism represents significant cost savings to the community. This books highlights recent improvements in the delivery of VET for adult prisoners and offenders in Australia. Free viewers:   Adobe PDF      Microsoft Word Link(s) will open in a new window or tab        PDF, 2.89 MB         Word, 1.32 MB       Order hard copy   $59.95 Free viewers:   Adobe PDF Link(s) will open in a new window or tab        PDF, 81 KB