New Study Confirms that Bard Prison Initiative Reduces Recidivism Significantly
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A new study sought to determine the effects of BPI, Bard’s college-in-prison program. The study found a large and significant reduction in recidivism rates among those who participated in the program. It also found that participants with higher levels of participation had even lower rates of recidivism. In light of their findings, the authors offer several policy recommendations in support of college-in-prison programs.
“By reducing recidivism across racial groups, BPI enables greater educational opportunities and addresses racial inequality in prison populations at the same time,” explains Bard Prison Initiative (BPI) Director of Research and Site Director at Eastern Correctional Facility Robert Tynes, who coauthored the study with Matthew G.T. Denney. “In light of these findings, policymakers should promote the flourishing of these programs and encourage more opportunities for incarcerated students.”
BPI is a rigorous college program, and the authors caution that college-in-prison programs that lack rigor may not have the same effect on rates of recidivism.
“The Effects of College in Prison and Policy Implications” by Denney, MGT (Yale University), and Tynes, R (Bard Prison Initiative) appears in Justice Quarterly, a publication of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. Link to the study here.
Post Date: 12-14-2021
“By reducing recidivism across racial groups, BPI enables greater educational opportunities and addresses racial inequality in prison populations at the same time,” explains Bard Prison Initiative (BPI) Director of Research and Site Director at Eastern Correctional Facility Robert Tynes, who coauthored the study with Matthew G.T. Denney. “In light of these findings, policymakers should promote the flourishing of these programs and encourage more opportunities for incarcerated students.”
BPI is a rigorous college program, and the authors caution that college-in-prison programs that lack rigor may not have the same effect on rates of recidivism.
“The Effects of College in Prison and Policy Implications” by Denney, MGT (Yale University), and Tynes, R (Bard Prison Initiative) appears in Justice Quarterly, a publication of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. Link to the study here.
Post Date: 12-14-2021