ERIC Number: ED586093
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2018-May
Pages: 15
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Incarceration to Reentry: Education & Training Pathways in Ohio. Reconnecting Justice in the States
Taliaferro, Wayne; Pham, Duy
Center for Law and Social Policy, Inc. (CLASP)
The social, economic, political, historical, and racial context shaping the criminal justice system is complex and extensive. As a result, individuals who have been incarcerated face limited opportunities--particularly for education and training--both during and after incarceration. Historical investments in corrections and policies that prioritize punishment over prevention and rehabilitation have failed in improving public safety and have greatly marginalized low-income communities and communities of color. However, research has shown that correctional education and training can significantly improve outcomes by increasing employment prospects and reducing recidivism for those returning to society. These positive outcomes are leading to increased federal and state momentum to improve postsecondary access for prisoners and are lifting this issue higher on reform agendas. Nonetheless, the education and training needs of prisoners are far more complex than what traditional postsecondary education can meet and linking those needs to training that articulates to post-release opportunities is essential for successful reentry. Building on the theme of continuity from incarceration to reentry, these briefs highlight the continuous improvement stories of states that are moving toward this type of alignment. This brief focuses on Ohio. [For other briefs in this series, see ED582770 (Indiana) and ED582912 (California).]
Descriptors: Institutionalized Persons, Correctional Institutions, Educational Opportunities, Educational Change, Correctional Education, Federal Aid, Postsecondary Education, Outcomes of Education, Sustainability, Change Strategies, State Programs, Adult Education, Reentry Students, Grants, Labor Force Development, Federal Legislation, Labor Legislation, Adult Literacy, Recidivism, Racial Differences, Educational Attainment, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Employment Qualifications, State Legislation
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Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Lumina Foundation
Authoring Institution: Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)
Identifiers - Location: Ohio
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Pell Grant Program; Workforce Investment Act 1998; Workforce Investment Act 1998 Title II
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