Reducing Recidivism through Entrepreneurship Programmes in Prisons

Prison systems are facing significant challenges from overcrowding and a ‘revolving door’ routine. Reducing recidivism would help alleviate both these problems and would also assist in breaking the cycle of career criminality. However, one of the primary causes of recidivism is a lack of employment...

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Published inInternational journal of entrepreneurship and innovation Vol. 13; no. 2; pp. 125 - 133
Main Author Cooney, Thomas M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.05.2012
Sage Publications Ltd
Subjects
Employment
Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship
Habitual offenders
Prison industries
Prisons
Recidivism
Small and medium sized enterprises
Studies
start-up training
recidivism
prisoners
entrepreneurship education
self-employment
prison programmes
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Summary:Prison systems are facing significant challenges from overcrowding and a ‘revolving door’ routine. Reducing recidivism would help alleviate both these problems and would also assist in breaking the cycle of career criminality. However, one of the primary causes of recidivism is a lack of employment opportunities for people who have spent time in prison, thereby causing them to return to crime. Given the dearth of entrepreneurship research on ex-prisoners, this paper examines a ‘Start Your Own Business’ programme delivered inside a prison. Based on interviews with the participants, the author examines whether such programmes offer a realistic opportunity for reducing recidivism.
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ISSN:1465-7503
2043-6882
DOI:10.5367/ijei.2012.0074