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Assignment
Introduction
Literature
Methodology
Research Questions: Maryland Based Study
Is there a relationship between lower levels of educational achievement and incarceration if so what?
Is there a relationship between high school drop-outs and incarceration, Are high school drop outs more likely to be involved in criminal activity and incarceration?
Does higher level of education results in reduce recidivism.
Must Use Sources:
Lochner and Moretti 2004
Harlow 2003
Preferred Sources Plus More
The Effect of Education on Crime: Evidence from Prison Inmates,Arrest and Self-Reports 2004
Does Education Reduce Participation in Criminal Activities? 2005
Impact of Education on Crime: International Evidence.
Comparison of the Educational Deficiencies of Delinquent and Non-delinquent Students
Is Educational Achievement a Turning Point for Incarcerated Delinquents Across Race and Sex? 2012
Helpful Factors
Dropout rates
Incarceration rates
Bureau of Justice Incarceration Stats
Educational Level of inmates
Poverty
removal of school programs