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Does Shaw's CAPE program or other institutional programs have any bearings on the recidivism rate in the womens prison educational program, after they have completed the program? Or Do the education programs in prison's set ex offenders up for failure by providing them with training that is only going to get them a job, not a career?
After looking at the programs, i noticed that most of the programs are Associates degrees,we all know that today in order for a person to survive they need a Bachelars and/or Masters degree, well most employers don't hire ex offenders or if they do, it isn't a very high paying job,therefore resulting in many going back to old habits. Are they disillusioning(sp) them by extending the Associates degree,that will probably only get them a Trade and not a Career? Help!!!!!!
Sounds like you've given a lot of thought to your research, Crystal. I can actually recall an incident where this really occured in Maryland. A young man committed a crime, was sent to prison where he earned a degree in law but wasn't allowed to take the Bar Exam because he was a felon. Got out of prison, struggled for a while with employment. A relative convinced him to engage in another criminal act that would have returned him to prison. It was said that he forced police officers to annihilate him to avoid prison life again. While reading your blog, I was also reminded of an article written by Dr. Martin Luther King, titled, "Purpose of Education." This article states that education has a two-fold function. He contends that intelligence is not enough. "Intelligence plus character is the goal of true education," according to King. Perhaps, the education that these women attain while incarerated won't land them a hefty income or a prestigious position, but it may strengthen their morals and build upon their character.
My research question: To what extend does race matter in the discovery and treatment of breast cancer in women in America?
Greene exactly how do you plan to go about researching that issue? Because the discovery of breast cancer in some african american women and or minoritieds is later than other women, due to the lack of insurance and the fact that african americans don't go to the doctor as often as caucasion women that have insurance and that is just a part of their live style. The treatment seems like it would be a little sketchy because, again african american women, or minorities for that matter don't have insurance, so are they refused care? You know me i have to make things difficult.
Crystal your research question is very thought provoking. Will be interesting to see how your data unfolds. I think people who are incracerated should be afforded the opportunity to get a higher education if they so desire. Maybe they can used their education once on the outside to help others and start their own business. Remember we do not always have to work for others. Felons are given such a bad rap in our society but I do believe people can change and should be afforded the opportunity to purue their goals and dreams.
Greene I think that is a good questions you might want to see if you can narrow the scope down it may be a little to broad. I agree with Crystal there are so many angles to can go with it as stated. Will discuss more this evening in class with you.
I was thinking about doing something with HIV and then I spoke with Greene and she gave me the excellent ideal of looking at adoptions. My questions is Are African American families afforded the same opportunity to adopt as other races and if so what are they? Please classmates help me narrow this down. I think I know where I am trying to go with this but need you input.
Hey guys, my research question is : "Is there a correlation between Black, male, childhood sexual assault victims and Black male rapist?" "Could the trauma/abuse they endured as a child have a direct link on their sexual crimes in later years?" I have begun collecting stats on rapist here in NC. It will be interesting to see if there is a link!
Does Shaw's CAPE program or other institutional programs have any bearings on the recidivism rate in the womens prison educational program, after they have completed the program?
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Do the education programs in prison's set ex offenders up for failure by providing them with training that is only going to get them a job, not a career?
After looking at the programs, i noticed that most of the programs are Associates degrees,we all know that today in order for a person to survive they need a Bachelars and/or Masters degree, well most employers don't hire ex offenders or if they do, it isn't a very high paying job,therefore resulting in many going back to old habits. Are they disillusioning(sp) them by extending the Associates degree,that will probably only get them a Trade and not a Career? Help!!!!!!
Sounds like you've given a lot of thought to your research, Crystal. I can actually recall an incident where this really occured in Maryland. A young man committed a crime, was sent to prison where he earned a degree in law but wasn't allowed to take the Bar Exam because he was a felon. Got out of prison, struggled for a while with employment. A relative convinced him to engage in another criminal act that would have returned him to prison. It was said that he forced police officers to annihilate him to avoid prison life again.
ReplyDeleteWhile reading your blog, I was also reminded of an article written by Dr. Martin Luther King, titled, "Purpose of Education." This article states that education has a two-fold function. He contends that intelligence is not enough. "Intelligence plus character is the goal of true education," according to King. Perhaps, the education that these women attain while incarerated won't land them a hefty income or a prestigious position, but it may strengthen their morals and build upon their character.
My research question: To what extend does race matter in the discovery and treatment of breast cancer in women in America?
Greene exactly how do you plan to go about researching that issue? Because the discovery of breast cancer in some african american women and or minoritieds is later than other women, due to the lack of insurance and the fact that african americans don't go to the doctor as often as caucasion women that have insurance and that is just a part of their live style. The treatment seems like it would be a little sketchy because, again african american women, or minorities for that matter don't have insurance, so are they refused care? You know me i have to make things difficult.
ReplyDeleteCrystal your research question is very thought provoking. Will be interesting to see how your data unfolds. I think people who are incracerated should be afforded the opportunity to get a higher education if they so desire. Maybe they can used their education once on the outside to help others and start their own business. Remember we do not always have to work for others. Felons are given such a bad rap in our society but I do believe people can change and should be afforded the opportunity to purue their goals and dreams.
ReplyDeleteGreene I think that is a good questions you might want to see if you can narrow the scope down it may be a little to broad. I agree with Crystal there are so many angles to can go with it as stated. Will discuss more this evening in class with you.
I was thinking about doing something with HIV and then I spoke with Greene and she gave me the excellent ideal of looking at adoptions. My questions is Are African American families afforded the same opportunity to adopt as other races and if so what are they? Please classmates help me narrow this down. I think I know where I am trying to go with this but need you input.
Hey guys, my research question is : "Is there a correlation between Black, male, childhood sexual assault victims and Black male rapist?" "Could the trauma/abuse they endured as a child have a direct link on their sexual crimes in later years?"
ReplyDeleteI have begun collecting stats on rapist here in NC. It will be interesting to see if there is a link!