Prison Education Programs and Their Impact on Recidivism in Canada

Authors

  • Melissa P. McLetchie

Keywords:

prison, prisoners, education, recidivism, Canada

Abstract

Prisoners are one of the most marginalized and vulnerable populations within any society. Education programs offered by Correctional Service Canada (CSC) and the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General (SOLGEN) have been critiqued for not adequately preparing prisoners to return to their communities. In this article, I explore the types of education programs available to Canadian prisoners and suggest how the federal and provincial governments can support new and innovative prison education policies using examples from the United States. I also discuss the benefits of post-secondary education to prisoners and its impact on recidivism.

Cover image: Reflections by Marissa Magneson and Joshua Prescott

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Published

2022-02-16

How to Cite

McLetchie, M. P. (2022). Prison Education Programs and Their Impact on Recidivism in Canada. Revue YOUR Review (York Online Undergraduate Research), 7. Retrieved from https://yourreview.journals.yorku.ca/index.php/yourreview/article/view/40602

Issue

Volume 6/7 (2019/2020)

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Articles

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Copyright (c) 2020 Melissa P. McLetchie

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