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Vocational education and training for adult prisoners and… 15 October 2007
By Susan Dawe

This book of research readings provides clear evidence that adult prisoners and offenders who… Show more

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. Show less
Advancing equity: Merging 'bottom up' initiatives… 21 May 2007
By Jane Figgis, Anne Butorac, Berwyn Clayton, Dave Meyers, Mary Dickie, Jeff Malley, Rod McDonald

The purpose of this study was to identify the factors which help successful equity initiatives that … Show more

The purpose of this study was to identify the factors which help successful equity initiatives that had been seeded in TAFE institutes through short-term funding to take root and spread. The report concludes that many equity programs remain stuck in the seeding stage and fail to thrive and grow. It suggests that this is because current funding approaches place too much emphasis on starting Show less