
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Date
2025
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Social Work
Department
Social Work
Committee Chair
Minhae Cho
Committee Member
Doyun Koo
Committee Member
Susan Elswick
Abstract
Prison education programs can be found in nearly every carceral institution and are the cornerstone of rehabilitative efforts. Prison education, ranging from basic adult education to college-in-prison programs, provides numerous transformative educational opportunities that can lead to successful desistance. While the benefits of participation in prison education programs are evident, including reduced recidivism, increased employment, and family impact, the impact on reducing prison misconduct is less clear. This study aimed to determine the association between prison education and misconduct while controlling for the demographic, educational, and social factors that impact participation in prison education programs. A secondary analysis was conducted using the Bureau of Justice Statics’ 2016 Survey of Prison Inmates (SPI). The results a logistical analysis of the impact of prison education on write-ups indicated that respondents who participated in prison education within the past 12 months were more likely to have a write-up in the past 12 months, when compared to non-participants while controlling for the individual, family, crime, and system-level factors that contribute to misconduct. These findings imply that prison education is does not necessarily contribute to decreased misconduct and that further exploration of contextual factors contributing to misconduct is warranted.
Library Comment
Notes
Open access.
Recommended Citation
Garrett, Kelli Brooke, "The Impact of Prison Education on Prison Misconduct" (2025). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3738.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/etd/3738
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