Postsecondary Correctional Education (New Mexico)
Problems addressed
Effectiveness

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Promising

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Where the program was applied
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Description

This program offers university education and vocational courses to individuals detained in the New Mexico prison system, with the aim of reducing criminal recidivism.
Higher education is provided through remote learning, while vocational courses require face-to-face participation. The program is carried out in all prisons to guarantee continuity of training, even if an inmate moves to another prison.

Impact evaluations

An impact assessment showed that the program contributed to a reduction in criminal recidivism compared to those who did not take part in the intervention [1].

Bibliographic reference

[1] Winterfield, L., Coggeshall, M., Burke-Storer, M., Correa, V. & Tidd, S. (2009). The Effects of Postsecondary Correctional Education: Final Report. Washington, D.C. Justice Policy Center [The Urban Institute]. https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/30626/411954-The-…

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