Students and individuals
Vocational education and training in Australian correctional institutions: Review of research
- Item:
- 379
- Title:
- Vocational education and training in Australian correctional institutions: Review of research
- Authors:
- Bob Semmens, Jenni Oldfield
- Publication date:
- 11 June 1999
- Type:
- Research summary
- Theme:
- Students and individuals > Learner groups > Students in correctional institutions
- ISBN:
- 0 87397 549 9
This study reviews both international and Australian literature on provision of vocational education in adult and juvenile correctional institutions. The international research includes some studies that found that vocational education and literacy/numeracy education have led to reduced recidivism. The Australian literature, which is small scale at this stage, indicates that VET improves access to employment but the studies do not identify in what way VET assists as there are many variables which affect why prisoners participate in programs.
