| Item: | 1592 |
| Title: | Vocational education and training provision and recidivism in Queensland correctional institutions |
| Authors: | Victor Callan, John Gardner |
| Publication date: | 25 July 2005 |
| 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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