Routledge Prison Education and Desistance - Routledge Rehabilitation

This comprehensive book examines prisoners' experiences of prison education and whether participation directly contributes to offenders' ability to desist from crime whilst building social capital. Whilst research establishes the link between prison education and reduced recidivism rates, far less is known about the relationship between education and desistance itself. The book demonstrates how prisoners experience substantial benefits from participating in prison education programmes, including increased confidence, self-control and agency, along with various other cognitive improvements. Part of Routledge's International Series on Desistance and Rehabilitation, this work provides valuable insights for educators, criminologists, policy makers and practitioners working in correctional settings who seek to understand how educational interventions support offender rehabilitation and crime prevention.