Community-based Correctional Education

This work focuses on "education services offered to individuals serving all or part of their criminal sentence under community supervision (e.g., parole or probation).

Author(s)
Michelle Tolbert
Author(s) Organizational Affiliation
MPR Associates, Inc.
Publication Year
2011
Resource Type
Product
Number of Pages
37
Abstract

This report provides an overview of initiatives at the national and state levels supporting new approaches to community supervision and the types of education services available to those under community supervision. It is intended for adult education and criminal justice practitioners and administrators interested in establishing a community-based correctional education program or strengthening an existing program, as well as federal and state policymakers.

Benefits and Uses

The report outlines the characteristics of community-based correctional education programs, including their organizational structure, target population, curriculum, instruction, instructor preparation, and partnerships. It also describes the challenges of community-based correctional education, shares collected advice on how such services can be strengthened, and discusses implications for federal and state policy.

Required Training

None

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