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Enhancing Literacy and Numeracy in Queensland’s Correctional Facilities

This conference presentation by Ron Cox focuses on the critical role of literacy and numeracy programs within Queensland's correctional facilities. Drawing from historical reports and research, it highlights the educational background of prisoners, the evolution of vocational education and training (VET) since 1995, and the outcomes associated with these programs. Attendees will explore how enhanced literacy and numeracy skills positively affect recidivism rates and encourage reintegration into the community. The aim is to emphasize the importance of continuous education for prisoners and the resources required for effective program implementation.

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Enhancing Literacy and Numeracy in Queensland’s Correctional Facilities

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  1. QCAL 2009 Annual State Conference6 November 2009[Literacy & Numeracy in the Correctional Environment]Ron Cox Ron Cox - AEVET Branch, Offender Interventions Services

  2. History • The Kennedy Report - 1988 • Byrne Review -1990 Review of Prisoner Education in Queensland • Working Party – DETIR & QCSC – 1992 • Commencement VET, Literacy Numeracy -1995 • ABS National Literacy Survey – 1996 • Griffith University research – Jean Searle and Chris Schluter

  3. Disadvantage • Inability to access education • 1999 VET Review 15.4% Had not completed primary school 10.0% completed year 8 52.8% completed either year 9 or year 10 19.3% completed either year 11 or 12 2.2% had undertaken tertiary study • November 2009 2.4% Had not completed primary school 9.25% completed year 8 53.94% completed either year 9 or year 10 22.27% completed either year 11 or 12 3.51% had undertaken tertiary study

  4. Disadvantage (cont.) • Not a lot of change since 1999 • Educational background of prisoners entering Queensland correctional centres similiar to that of 10 years ago, with improvement

  5. Background • Component of VET delivery • Role to Play – Management and Rehabilitation & Reintegration of Prisoners Skills to: 1. Undertake further Education, VET 2. Undertake intervention programs 3. Participate/function in the community – post-release

  6. QCS Procedures Literacy/numeracy • Screening – All sentenced prisoners • Assessment – Sentence length 12 months + • Screen – 30729QLD • Assessment – 39170QLD (VLA) 39171QLD (VNA) Employment/VET • EVNA

  7. Delivery Process • Partnership – QCS and DET (since 1995) • Consultation with Centres/stakeholders • VET – Training Packages • Literacy – From Queensland accredited curriculum • Public & private providers • Hours allocated – Prisoner type

  8. Literacy Hours 2009/10Total hours - 16600

  9. Literacy and Numeracy Curriculum

  10. Literacy/numeracy Outcomes – 2008/09 • Number of participants - 1686 • AHC generated – 196 835 • Enrolments – Correctional centres (Table)

  11. Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) Prisoner enrolments* in Literacy/Numeracy - 2008-09 Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) Prisoner enrolments* in Literacy/Numeracy - 2008-09

  12. Program Locations

  13. Review of VET, Literacy/numeracy • Conducted in 1999 • Demonstrate effectiveness of program • Sample – 14% of 1998 population • Benefit to Prisoners: a positive learning experience satisfaction with completion of a program improvement of self esteem encouragement – further studies

  14. How VET, Literacy/numeracy helps • Continue with education and training • use computer skills at home • Administer first aid if necessary • Write letters and keep in touch by writing • Now read books, papers and magazines • Help children with homework • Shop more effectively

  15. Insert L Glen Delivery Schedule

  16. Evidence – Program Effect • NCVER Research – Victor Callan Recidivism rates – VET participation VET participation – 23% Non participation – 32% • 2006 Evaluation Report– Victor Callan Participants Advance2Work– 6.9% Participants VET – 6.9% Participants VET + Advance2Work – 13.8%

  17. Summary • Positive influence on behaviour • Undertake programs and VET • The challenge – to build on the momentum and achievements, to ensure that offenders acquire skills and attitudes for learning. • Gaining skills to participate effectively not only in the education and training system but also in the community when released from custody. • The vehicle for the journey

  18. Questions?

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