College for convicts : the case for higher education in American prisons /
Zoukis, Christopher.
College for convicts : the case for higher education in American prisons / Christopher Zoukis ; foreword by Alex Friedmann. - x, 290 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-283) and index.
"Provide education to prisoners and they won't return to crime. Presenting a workable solution to America's over incarceration and recidivism problems, this book demonstrates that great fiscal benefits arise when modest sums are spent educating prisoners, instead of dedicating exponentially higher resources to confining them. Educating prisoners brings a reduction in crime and social disruption"--
9780786495337
2014038278
Prisoners--Education (Higher)--United States.
Education, Higher--Aims and objectives--United States.
Recidivism--Prevention.
HV8883.3.U5 / Z68 2014
365/.666
College for convicts : the case for higher education in American prisons / Christopher Zoukis ; foreword by Alex Friedmann. - x, 290 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-283) and index.
"Provide education to prisoners and they won't return to crime. Presenting a workable solution to America's over incarceration and recidivism problems, this book demonstrates that great fiscal benefits arise when modest sums are spent educating prisoners, instead of dedicating exponentially higher resources to confining them. Educating prisoners brings a reduction in crime and social disruption"--
9780786495337
2014038278
Prisoners--Education (Higher)--United States.
Education, Higher--Aims and objectives--United States.
Recidivism--Prevention.
HV8883.3.U5 / Z68 2014
365/.666