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

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Item:	1789
Title:	Vocational education and training for adult prisoners and offenders in Australia: Research readings
Authors:	Susan Dawe
Publication date:	15 October 2007
Publication 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.