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What is the Goal of Correctional Education?

NCJ Number
107417
Journal
Journal of Correctional Education Volume: 38 Issue: 2 Dated: (June 1987) Pages: 60-64
Author(s)
B I Wolford; R W Snarr
Date Published
1987
Length
5 pages
Annotation
The goals of correctional education remain unclear to many who work within institutions. This article reviews the findings of one study which examined the personal and perceived institutional goals of correctional educators.
Abstract
The results of the study support the authors' recommendation for a participatory approach to the establishment of goals for correctional education. (Author abstract)

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