Manpower Development and Training in Correctional Programs


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Conference report on a series of 4 meetings on training programmes for vocational training of offenders against the law in prisons and institutions for those convicted of juvenile delinquency in the USA - comprises papers and records of discussions, and covers sociological aspects of such training, the use of volunteer trainers, vocational guidance, subsequent employment opportunities, etc. Conference held in montgomery 1967 may to 1968 feb.




Manpower Development and Training Act Amendment of 1966


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Considers H.R. 16715, to amend the Manpower Development and Training Act of 1962 to increase funding, eligibility, and advance payment allowances for occupational training program.




Evaluating the Effectiveness of Correctional Education


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After conducting a comprehensive literature search, the authors undertook a meta-analysis to examine the association between correctional education and reductions in recidivism, improvements in employment after release from prison, and other outcomes. The study finds that receiving correctional education while incarcerated reduces inmates' risk of recidivating and may improve their odds of obtaining employment after release from prison.




Research in Education


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Manpower Research


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How Effective Is Correctional Education, and Where Do We Go from Here? The Results of a Comprehensive Evaluation


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Assesses the effectiveness of correctional education for both incarcerated adults and juveniles, presents the results of a survey of U.S. state correctional education directors, and offers recommendations for improving correctional education.







Federal Probation


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