3 Chapter Research Paper

Introduction

Literature

Methodology

Research Questions: Maryland Based Study

1.  Is there a relationship between lower levels of educational achievement and incarceration if so what?
2. 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?
3. Does higher level of education results in reduce recidivism.

Must Use Sources:

1. Lochner and Moretti 2004
2. Harlow 2003

Preferred Sources Plus More

1. The  Effect of Education on Crime: Evidence from Prison Inmates,Arrest and Self-Reports 2004
2. Does Education Reduce Participation in Criminal Activities? 2005
3. Impact of Education on Crime: International Evidence.
4. Comparison of the Educational Deficiencies of Delinquent and Non-delinquent Students
5. 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
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