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. The book highlights recent improvements in the delivery of VET for adult prisoners and offenders in Australia. The support document presents a speech launching "Vocational Education and Training for Adult Prisoners and Offenders in Australia," delivered at the 2007 Australasian Correction Education Association Conference. [For associated book, see ED499730.]