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

Publisher
Education Prisons Rural conditions Australia
Resources
http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/1789.html
Description

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.

Publication Details
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
28 Nov 2007

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