NCJ Number
101590
Date Published
1982
Length
6 pages
Annotation
A position paper submitted to a House of Commons committee considering inmate education in British prisons expresses concern about recent cutbacks in prison education and makes six recommendations for action and study.
Abstract
Budgetary cutbacks, new sentencing arrangements for youthful offenders, and the new attendance system for correctional staff have all affected the provision of education in Britain's prisons. Legislation is needed that would make prison education a priority. In addition, education for inmates older than the legal requirement for schooling should be voluntary. The issue of providing education for young offenders should receive a separate analysis. Finally, establishing an educational college within the prison system deserves consideration. Although such a college would be expensive, it would symbolize the priority placed on prison education.