No adult left behind: An examination of the perception of parolees toward the GED and its possible impact on recidivism
by Bircher, Elisa Louise, M.A., THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON, 2010, 68 pages; 1480776

Abstract:

The purpose of this study is to examine the perception of offenders toward a general education degree. The data is compiled using a 27-question survey of offenders currently on parole and reporting to the Fort Worth II District Parole Office in Fort Worth, Texas. The research found that there are statistically significant differences between offenders who are on parole for the first time and those who have been on parole more than once. In general, offenders who have been on parole more than once perceive the concept that acquiring a general education degree while they are incarcerated is more important than those offenders who are on parole for the first time.

 
AdviserAlejandro del@Carmen
SchoolTHE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
SourceMAI/ 49-01, p. , Sep 2010
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsEducation policy; Adult education; Criminology
Publication Number1480776
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