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	Prison education - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Prison education involves vocational training or academic education supplied to prisoners as part of their rehabilitation and preparation for life outside prison.
		Prison education is sometimes carried out within the prison system, and sometimes provided by outside bodies, such as educational establishments.
		While sceptics claim that, in many cases, prison education produces nothing more than âbetter educated criminalsâ [1], many studies have shown significant decreases in recidivism.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Prison_education (206 words)

	Report Education In Prison (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The idea that educators work cohesively and systematically with other staff groups, and with prisoners themselves, in enabling prisoners manage their time in custody, prepare for release and find appropriate support in their efforts to resettle after release, is suggested in chapter 11 (especially under 'social education' in 11.3, and 'a pre-release ethos' in 11.7).
		Clearly, just as education in the wider community is having to adopt to this feature, a relatively new one in at least some countries, likewise prison education should be recognising and responding to it also.
		Prison populations have risen dramatically in many (but not all) countries and this has often been accompanied by a disregard for what is called in the EPR "the detrimental effects of imprisonment" (rule 65).
	www.epea.org /reporteducation.htm (5476 words)

	prison education Free Essays
		Handgun Because the prison population has doubled since 1984, it is really urgent for people to pay attention to the method of decreasing the crime rate.
		Education is a substance of power, it has the power to influence, impact goals, motivate, and many o...
		The prisoners trashed one of the sections of the prison in frustration to the treatment they are getting, the prisoners caused around $100,000 of damage and nearly killed a guard.
	www.netessays.net /search/96741.html (843 words)

	Journal of Correctional Education: Fathers in Prison: Impact of Parenting Education
		While parenting education is often seen as an effective tool to improve the quality of family relationships and foster positive outcomes for children, fathers in prison frequently are ignored or excluded from parenting programs.
		Prisoners often exhibit an absence of an internal locus of control, and a failure to empathize with others (Winters, 2000), both key factors in effective parenting skills.
		Fathers in prison often have a range of different provider and nurturing roles with their different children: those who had resided with them at the time of incarceration, as well as those who did not (Hairston, 1998).
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa4111/is_200406/ai_n9453867 (1244 words)

	IN DEFENSE OF PRISON EDUCATION
		There are numerous arguments against the education of prisoners, just a few of which are: the high costs to the taxpayers, the apparent "softness on crime" it allegedly produces, and the ludicrous concept that to educate prisoners is tantamount to turning our nation's penal institutions into schoolhouses rather than bastions of punishment.
		The associated costs of educating a prisoner also vary depending on the curriculum, i.e., be it remedial, high school, college or college vocational; but suffice it to say that the latter are a mere fraction of the cost of imprisonment alone.
		In addition, educated men and women prisoners are empowered and thus become obligated to perpetuate civic humanism, i.e., the act whereby one takes what he/she has learned back into their respective communities and shares it with those who can likewise benefit.
	www.rtis.com /reg/bcs/pol/touchstone/sept00/06pridef.htm (1502 words)

	Kenneth Mentor
		Educational endeavors also keep students busy and provide intellectual stimulation in an environment that can be difficult to manage when prisoners break rules in search of an activity that breaks the monotony of prison life.
		Prisons adhere to strict routines that may not be ideal in an educational setting.
		The student may be very motivated to earn an education but he or she remains in an environment in which conflicting demands may limit the opportunity to act on that motivation.
	kenmentor.com /papers/ged.htm (1750 words)

	Offender Education
		This is a proposal for a partnership in education among the state, the community and the prisoner.
		Educational programs in prisons are a real rehabilitation tool, as shown repeatedly by both national and statewide studies of recidivism.
		Education is such a keystone to solving the nation's crime and economic problems, a comprehensive vision and plan for education in NY State prisons is urgently needed.
	users.bestweb.net /~cureny/educatn.htm (3056 words)

	Puppets in Prison
		Prisoners with HIV or AIDS, especially those who have been segregated, must be provided with education on the progression of the infection and the measures they can take to stay well.
		Particular Risk of Prisoners to HIV It is an established fact that by isolating people in abnormal conditions with little or no basic human rights, (with particular regard to their sexual practises reflected by these conditions), proliferates the spread of HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
		While certain prisoners were jealous of their roles in 'Puppets in Prison', the majority now saw the puppeteers as role models, treated them with increased respect and sought their advice on AIDS related issues and other problems.
	www.sagecraft.com /puppetry/using/PuppetsinPrison.html (5242 words)

	Prison Literacy - Literacy Research
		Other goals in federal education and training are that very inmate capable of doing so earn a high school diploma or its equivalent by the time of release, and that everyone without a work skill be given training to qualify for post-release work in a career-oriented occupation.
		Prison residents and volunteers are trained to tutor; students are interviewed, tested, and matched with tutors.
		Best when education achievement is linked to higher-level and better-paying jobs in prison industries, eligibility for vocational training and special privileges such as time off for good behavior, small monetary awards for achieving third-grade reading level ($10-$15), and graduation ceremonies, sometimes in cap and gown, with diplomas awarded.
	www.tecweb.org /vault/white/prison2.html (6388 words)

	Prison education: first report from the Education, Science and Arts Committee
		Evidence gathered during enquiry into educational provision in prisons conducted against background of crisis in the prison service evidenced by overcrowding, staffing problems and underfunding.
		Topics covered include: organisation of education in prisons; subjects on the prison curriculum; relationship of prison education to local education authorities; staffing and resources; and the lack of a structured approach.
		In addition, a serving prisoner at Wormwood Scrubs and an ex-prisoner at Holloway give evidence both on their personal experiences of prison education and on the benefits which it might offer to the prison population as a whole.
	www.bopcris.ac.uk /bopall/ref20297.html (224 words)

	Prison Art Education (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The fact that Art is so popular with those who avail of education within Irish Prisons is an obvious indication of the importance of the subject to the many students who choose to study the subject while in prison.
		The idea of producing a calendar depicting artwork by prisoners who attend art classes in prison Education Centres was conceived by the art teacher in Portlaoise prison.
		The 2005 Prison Art Calendar is the third one produced by art teachers working in the Irish Prison Education Service and for the first time it includes artwork from prisoners in European prisons as well as work by prisoners in Irish prisons.
	www.irishprisonart.com /articles.htm (1231 words)

	recidivism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Most people agree that crime is a terrible problem, that one of the functions of prisons should be to minimize crime, and that released prisoners should be able to live decently in community after release.
		Correctional educators often fight to maintain their programs, which will only be diminished in scope and resources if hostile community representatives have their way.
		The purpose of all institutional programs should be educational; the role of all institutional staff should be to further the educational development of prisoners or youth in contact with the juvenile justice system.
	soe.csusb.edu /csce/res-recidivism.html (3212 words)

	National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) - Correctional Education Facts
		The proficiency scores of those who started their criminal careers as juveniles, either on probation or in a facility, are about the same as the scores of those who had never been on probation or in a correctional facility and of those repeat offenders who were initially charged as adults.
		The number of children with a mother in prison nearly doubled (up 98%) from 1991 to 1999, while the number of children with a father in prison grew by 58% during this period.
		Every year for the three years that the study participants were followed, the wages reported to the state labor departments were higher for the education participants compared to non-participants; however, the difference was statistically significant in only one year for that one year, the difference can be attributed to participation.
	www.nifl.gov /nifl/facts/correctional.html (1252 words)

	Prison Talk - [B]Prison Education in Florida[/B]
		Until the "public" is educated about what the doc is REALLY doing the few "programs" that are still offered will not be available much longer and this state will continue to build more prison's to house offender's rather than trying to help them become a productive member of society, which many are capable of becoming.
		I am trying to do what I can to get him some sort of education - he does have his high school diploma but it would be nice for him to have something to go to when he gets out and not just spend all his time in there - doing nothing.
		I believe that it is up to the inmate to take advantage of whatever it is that prison has to offer, no matter how small or large that it may be - it is bettering themselves and they and only they can do that since the system has given up on them.
	www.prisontalk.com /forums/showthread.php?t=46910 (2183 words)

	Off Our Backs: Need for Prison Education, The
		Many studies show that women in prison were abused as children and they failed to receive education that was adequate.
		Considering that many incarcerated women are single mothers and must be the sole support of their family once they are released, prison education is the only hope.
		VSPW is operated by the California Department of Corrections and is one of the largest female prisons in the country with a current population of 3,738.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa3693/is_200311/ai_n9325047 (889 words)

	Maintain prison education
		But curiously, to absorb the cuts, the agency is retooling its educational system by eliminating or reducing the number of prisoners' vocational training programs at nearly every facility in the state.
		Meanwhile, a study by the federal Office of Correctional Education found that recidivism rates dropped from 31 percent to 21 percent for those who participated in prison education programs.
		With each dollar spent on prison education saving $2 in recidivism costs, it would be more fiscally sound -- and better enhance public safety -- if CDC kept its education spending intact and found other ways to save money.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2003/08/06/ED141631.DTL (303 words)

	Education In Prison - Learning RU
		… information about their work with the education of prisoners, released and their families.
		The aim is to conduct a survey of prison education in Europe, …
		Lurigancho prison is on the outskirts of Lima and is essentially run by the prisoners.
	learning.ru.com /education-in-prison.html (551 words)

	IDCR - Infectious Diseases in Corrections Report
		Both the number of HIV-infected women giving birth in prisons and the extent of prenatal screening for HIV infection that is performed in federal and state prisons are unknown at this time.
		The total number of minor children whose mothers were in federal or state prisons increased from 61,000 in 1991 to 110,000 in 1998.
		Because incarcerated women have a high prevalence of HIV infection, multiple sources of HIV risk in their lives, and limited access to HIV testing and counseling services outside of prison or jail, there should be multiple opportunities for women to say "yes" to HIV counseling and education while they are incarcerated (see table 3).
	www.idcronline.org (2645 words)

	Prison Fellowship International - A Prison Education (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		But once in prison, he was struck by the reality that, unlike him, many of his fellow inmates were completely unprepared to live in the community.
		Many of them had been in and out of prison all their lives, and most of them did not even have a basic education.
		After serving just four months of his three year prison sentence, Richard was released on a presidential pardon, but the lessons he learned in prison were not lost.
	www.pfi.org /news/prison_education (328 words)

	Connect dots between prison, education
		For example, the Department of Justice recently issued its annual report on crime, which contained this wonderful news: Violent crimes and crimes against property declined last year to the lowest levels since the department started compiling such records in 1973.
		That’s from the department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics’ August report, "Criminal Victimization 2002." This is from BJS’ July report titled &#34;Prisoners in 2002": America’s prison and jail population increased by 3.7 percent from 2001 to 2002 - three times the rate of increase recorded a year earlier.
		If a third of my" white "nephews were looking at prison, we wouldn’t have this policy.
	www.showmenews.com /2003/Sep/20030911Comm003.asp (616 words)

	corrections.html
		Education Not Incarceration - a group of teachers, parents, students, and community members outraged by the current cuts in education funding.
		We are a prison and jail reform advocacy group headquartered in Washington, DC with chapters or affiliates in most states of the union.
		Prison Issues Desk - part of the Prison activists' resource center, committed to exposing and challenging the institutionalized racism of the criminal injustice system and to further developing anti-racism as individuals and throughout our organization.
	www.brown.edu /Departments/Swearer_Center/Literacy_Resources/corrections.html (3833 words)

	Boston.com / News / Boston Globe / Opinion / Op-ed / Prison education programs cut rate of reoffending
		A RECENT REPORT on the Massachusetts prison system proposes a reassessment of incarceration philosophy that should be adopted.
		Some specific programs recommended by the Commission on Corrections Reform have already been proven successful on the county level.
		JOSEPH F. Prison education programs cut rate of reoffending
	www.boston.com /news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2004/07/13/prison_education_programs_cut_rate_of_reoffending (672 words)

	Prison Education Programs - Learning RU
		… of prison education, how successful can a correctional education program be … inform the public and to advocate for quality prison education programs.
		… The education program at the Ely State Prison is provided by the White Pine County School District.
		Prison Education Program participant up for parole,, The Daily Free Press, a newspaper of Boston University.
	learning.ru.com /prison-education-programs.html (573 words)

	P.O.V. - What I Want My Words To Do To You . Resources . Prison Education \| PBS
		The Correctional Education Network is designed to be a continuing resource for Academicians, Trainers and other Educators working in the challenging and rewarding field of corrections.
		NICE is a collaborative initiative that provides support and service to the community of correctional educators in order to enhance their ability to create positive and effective learning environments.
		The CEA, founded in 1946, is a non-profit, professional association serving educators and administrators who provide services to students in correctional settings.
	www.pbs.org /pov/pov2003/whatiwant/resources_03.html (421 words)

	Prison 411 - Education (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Includes a variety of educational institutions, places to go for basic skills and literacy training, financial aid, scholarships, and volunteer opportunities.
		AmeriCorps members make a commitment of one or two years of intensive service to meet critical needs in the community in the areas of education, public safety, health, and the environment.
		CLN is a distance learning initiative, administered by Educational Service District 101 and funded through the U.S. Department of Education, that provides interactive instructional programming for the nation's correctional facilities.
	www.njn.net /workforce/prison411/411education.html (529 words)

	Debtor's prison - Education - Information - Educational Resources - Encyclopedia - Music
		A debtor's prison is a prison for people unable to pay a debt to another.
		Prior to the mid 19th century debtor's prison's were a common way to deal with unpaid debt.
		Debtor's prisons varied in the amount of freedom they allowed the debtor.
	www.music.us /education/D/Debtor%27s-prison.htm (318 words)

	Danish Prison Education (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		This site is for the Danish Prison Schools under the Department of Probation and Prison Service in Denmark.
		It provides background information for a Danish audience on prison education and has a closed area with material for practical use for the prison teachers and the inmates that take part in education.
		All 14 prison schools in Denmark take part in this corporation and pay an annual fee to the community.
	www.flexskolen.dk /artikler/english.htm (276 words)

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