In summary, after the information, research, and Figure 1 are presented, correctional policy makers should have an easier decision in determining if educational programs can be expanded within the correctional settings. From this research, educational programs do in fact reduce recidivism, and go almost hand in hand with vocational programs. These programs both require professional educators, as well as monetary resources. However, if the criminal justice system can provide comprehensive educational programs, this system will see the reduction in prison admissions and re-admissions. Therefore, there will be less over-crowding and there will be less money consumed each year to house an inmate. Overall, this seems to be a logical decision for correctional policy makers to expand educational programs, which will help the criminal justice system overall.
INCORPORATING FAMILY Having family support when an offender is in prison can change the outcome for this offender in a positive way. Spjeldnes et al., (2012) proposed that, “high positive support from family members will be associated with less …show more content…
Substance abuse is a significant issue in current society that needs appropriate assistance. Substance abuse offenders may experience tough times coming off of drugs while in prison. If there are not the appropriate services within this correctional facility, this inmate will not have a positive or life changing experience. Kubiak et al., (2005) notes that when substance abusers have access to substance abuse treatment, they are less likely to reoffend as well as less likely to relapse. These researchers did not only want to show that treatment helps recidivism. Kubiak et al., (2005) delves into the processes that need to occur to implement a successful substance abuse treatment program that will have the greatest success on inmates’
INCORPORATING FAMILY Having family support when an offender is in prison can change the outcome for this offender in a positive way. Spjeldnes et al., (2012) proposed that, “high positive support from family members will be associated with less …show more content…
Substance abuse is a significant issue in current society that needs appropriate assistance. Substance abuse offenders may experience tough times coming off of drugs while in prison. If there are not the appropriate services within this correctional facility, this inmate will not have a positive or life changing experience. Kubiak et al., (2005) notes that when substance abusers have access to substance abuse treatment, they are less likely to reoffend as well as less likely to relapse. These researchers did not only want to show that treatment helps recidivism. Kubiak et al., (2005) delves into the processes that need to occur to implement a successful substance abuse treatment program that will have the greatest success on inmates’