Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP140100329]
Researchers:
A/Prof Jane McGillivray
(Chief Investigator)
,
David Bright
(Chief Investigator)
,
Jesse Cale
(Chief Investigator)
,
Leanne Dowse
(Chief Investigator)
,
Prof Andrew Day
(Chief Investigator)
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Brief description A Future Beyond the Wall: Improving Post-release Employment Outcomes for People Leaving Prison. Engaging in meaningful work has been shown to reduce re-offending by ex-prisoners, but few prison releasees internationally or in Australia gain employment, and successful pathways to employment for this group are poorly researched and understood. This study aims to gather and analyse, for the first time, comparative data from Australian jurisdictions and employment agencies on the relationship between in-prison and post-prison vocational education and employment programs, employment and recidivism. It aims to identify effective elements, strategies, program and policy directions in offender training and employment. This is a unique partnership amongst key academics in the field, peak national bodies, correctional and employment organisations.
Funding Amount $304,221
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP140100329
- ARC : LP140100329