Custodial prison work and vocation programs are among the most common programs in
United States corrections. However, literature suggests ambiguity regarding their …

The sociodemographic backgrounds of inmates are essential for understanding their prison
experiences and the extent to which they cope with incarceration and recidivate upon …

While research has consistently shown that in-person prison visitation is associated with
reduced recidivism, much less is known about the effects of video visits. This study …

Prior research shows employment is an important component of desistance, but there is
mixed evidence regarding the effectiveness of prison-based education programs. Therefore …

ABSTRACT The Enhanced Visits Model (EVM) provides support to families in the United
States, including technology to connect remotely with incarcerated parents, funding for video …

Inmates in American prisons are undereducated and underemployed. Compared to adults in
the US, prisoners are at least three times more likely to be without a high school or general …

The existing literature has yet to examine the system-wide effects of idleness and
participation in prison-based work and programing on multiple post-release outcomes …

The existing literature has devoted relatively little attention to the responsivity principle and,
in particular, religiosity as a type of specific responsivity. Using a sample of nearly 2,000 …

Research from the past few decades has highlighted the long-and wide-reaching effects of
adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). These experiences can negatively affect mental …

This study uses a quasi-experimental design to evaluate the effectiveness of an employment
assistance program implemented in Minnesota prisons by examining recidivism and post …