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On 28 November 2007, National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) published Vocational education and training for adult prisoners and offenders in Australia: research readings which provides clear evidence that adult prisoners and offenders who participate in vocational education and training (VET) during their sentence are less likely to re-offend. A reduction in recidivism represents significant cost savings to the community. This books highlights recent improvements in the delivery of VET for adult prisoners and offenders in Australia.
Vocational education and training for adult prisoners and offenders in Australia: research readings