A Future Beyond the Wall: Improving Post-release Employment Outcomes for People Leaving Prison

从事有意义的工作已被证明可以减少前囚犯的再犯罪，但在国际上或澳大利亚，很少有监狱释放者获得就业机会，而且对这一群体的成功就业途径的研究和理解很少。本研究旨在首次收集和分析来自澳大利亚司法管辖区和职业介绍所的关于在押和出狱后职业教育与就业计划、就业和再犯之间关系的比较数据。其目的是确定罪犯培训和就业的有效要素、策略、方案和政策方向。这是该领域的主要学者、国家机构、惩教和就业组织之间的独特合作伙伴关系。

Engaging in meaningful work has been shown to reduce re-offending by ex-prisoners, but few prison releasees internationally or in Australia gain employment, and successful pathways to employment for this group are poorly researched and understood. This study aims to gather and analyse, for the first time, comparative data from Australian jurisdictions and employment agencies on the relationship between in-prison and post-prison vocational education and employment programs, employment and recidivism. It aims to identify effective elements, strategies, program and policy directions in offender training and employment. This is a unique partnership amongst key academics in the field, peak national bodies, correctional and employment organisations.