Provide education to prisoners and they won't return to crime. America accounts for 5 percent of the world's population, yet incarcerates about 25 percent of the world's prisoners with about 2.3 million men and women in U.S. facilities. Examining a wealth of studies by researchers and correctional professionals, and the experience of educators, this book finds an irrefutable conclusion: the likelihood of an undereducated prisoner returning to crime is high, but recidivism rates drop in direct correlation with the amount of education prisoners receive, and the rate drops dramatically with each additional level of education attained.

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, reduced domestic spending and a rise in quality of life.

About the Author
Christopher Zoukis is a leading expert in the field of correctional education. Founder of www.prisoneducation.com, contributing writer to Prison Legal News, and internationally acknowledged expert on education for prisoners, he strives to inspire the public and law makers to expand educational offerings for prisoners. He lives in Petersburg, Virginia, USA.

Reviews
"Zoukis gives excellent examples to demonstrate that the U.S. would benefit from higher education for inmates in prison. A strongly suggested purchase. Highly recommended"-Choice; "important, highly sensible, and pragmatic new book"-The Huffington Post.



Book Information
ISBN 9780786495337
Author Christopher Zoukis
Format Paperback
Page Count 300
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc