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1. Literacy Behind Bars: Results From the 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy Prison Survey
The level of English literacy for incarcerated adults is assessed. Six chapters follow an executive summary: introduction; ... Read More
Added: June 01, 2007
2. A Project of Hope: Literacy Development for Juvenile Offenders
An overview of the substantial impact this literacy program has on the lives of juvenile offenders in San Diego is ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006
3. Prisoners' Reading Encouragement Project
Information regarding the Prisoners' Reading Encouragement Project (PREP), an organization supporting prison libraries and ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006
4. Program Quality assurance
The main findings from a study "assess[ing] changes in prisoners' literacy and numeracy levels . . . [that] also examine[s] ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006
5. Educating the Incarcerated Female: An Holistic Approach
Education programs that address the unique needs of female offenders for literacy and community reentry are described. This ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006
6. An Evaluation of the Literacy Demands of General Offending Behavior Programmes
The literacy skills needed to succeed in three accredited general offending behavior programmes (e.g., Think First, Enhanced ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006
7. Basic Skills Programmes in the Probation Service: Evaluation of the Basic Skills Pathfinder
Results from an evaluation of the Basic Skills Pathfinder, an evidence-based program to help offenders in the community ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006
8. Journal Writing as an Adult Learning Tool
A review of research and practice literature and description of issues and methods "involved in incorporating journal ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006
9. An Overview of the Windham School District
Created in 1969, Windham was the first correctional school district in the U.S. for incarcerated offenders. Programming is ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006
10. Imprisoned Fathers Reach Out, One Videotaped Story at a Time
A family literacy program for fathers of children 12 or younger is highlighted. "Breaking Barriers with Books" is a ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006

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