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Identifying the practices that reduce criminality through community-based post-secondary correctional education

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  • Rivera, Rebecca E.

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The qualitative case study comparison of seven community-based postsecondary correctional education (CBPSCE) programs within the United States identified specific program characteristics and practices that may contribute to the reduction of criminal behavior. School administrators, program directors, and faculty were interviewed as subject matter experts regarding their insight and experience in CBPSCE. The study comparison yielded five themes: a) culture, b) role of faculty and school administrators, c) instructional strategies and curricula, d) student support and academic services, and e) reentry services. Each theme influenced the successful matriculation, retention, and return to society for those who left prison and entered degree programs. From these findings, three tiered guidelines were created to assist CBPSCE directors and staff in operating successful programs that address the barriers that contribute to criminal behavior. Findings indicate that success was not determined by a student’s decision to discontinue crime; success was found when students developed the life and academic skills needed to change their lives.

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  • Rivera, Rebecca E., 2020. "Identifying the practices that reduce criminality through community-based post-secondary correctional education," International Journal of Educational Development, Elsevier, vol. 79(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:injoed:v:79:y:2020:i:c:s073805932030448x
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2020.102289
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