Impact of Entrepreneurship Programs on Adult Recidivism Rates
Exploring the impact of entrepreneurship programs on the recidivism rate of adult students, this study highlights the potential of comprehensive entrepreneurship initiatives in reducing re-offending tendencies among convicted individuals. Through data analysis and recommendations, the research emphasizes the importance of strategic incorporation of such programs in the penal system for long-term benefits.
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Reversing The Pipeline Reversing The Pipeline The impact of entrepreneurship programs on the recidivism rate of adult students Tamara Carter, AFT and WTU Teacher Leader 2018 Tamara Carter, AFT and WTU Teacher Leader 2018- -2019 Inspiring Youth Program Inspiring Youth Program 2019
The tendency of a The tendency of a convicted criminal convicted criminal to re to re- -offend offend recidivism
The implementation of a comprehensive entrepreneurship program inside prisons might be instrumental in reducing the recidivism rate, in that graduates may achieve self-sufficiency, increase their confidence, and have connections to the labor market. Rationale Rationale
Reducing recidivism through entrepreneurship programs in prison (Thomas M. Cooney) D.C. missed another opportunity to help ex-offenders. (Smith & Nelson (2017 Washington Post) Literature Review From prisoner to entrepreneur (Robinson & Smith 2016) An analysis of entrepreneurial education in criminal justice systems (Powell 2016) The Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP) - (Initiative for Competitive Inner City (2018)
E Data Collection Data Collection d 25 surveys administered to incarcerated subjects
E Data Analysis Data Analysis d 28 enrolled 60% re-offended
Recidivism Rate 30 28 25 20 17 15 10 5 0 Enrolled Re-offended Column1
Recommendations Recommendations Implementation of a comprehensive Entrepreneurship program for interested adult students Strategically incorporated entrepreneurship programs throughout the penal system with the patronage of state and federal laws and guidelines Further research to include youth offenders
