The Journal of Prison Education and Reentry (JPER) provides a platform for scholarly discourse on correctional education and the successful reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals. It focuses on academic, vocational, and life-skills programs. A summary of JPER is correctional education & successful reentry.
This journal explores a range of critical issues, including innovative educational approaches within correctional facilities, the impact of these programs on recidivism rates, and strategies to support successful reentry transitions. Key topics covered are: educational psychology, pedagogy, social policy, and social work. The target audience includes educators, criminologists, policymakers, corrections professionals, and researchers invested in improving outcomes for incarcerated populations.
By publishing rigorous, peer-reviewed research, JPER aims to influence policy, promote best practices, and foster a more informed understanding of the role education plays in breaking the cycle of incarceration. The journal encourages submissions of empirical studies, theoretical analyses, and program evaluations.